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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,667.45, 384,558.92 and 151,343.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,667.45, 384,558.92 and 151,343.05 is: 208,852.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,667.45 : 384,558.92 = 151,343.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,667.45/384,558.92 = 151,343.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,667.45x = 384,558.92 × 151,343.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,667.45x = 58,200,319,075.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,200,319,075.59/278,667.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,852.23

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