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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,667.82, 384,566.06 and 151,343.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,667.82, 384,566.06 and 151,343.41 is: 208,856.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,667.82 : 384,566.06 = 151,343.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,667.82/384,566.06 = 151,343.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,667.82x = 384,566.06 × 151,343.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,667.82x = 58,201,538,890.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,201,538,890.66/278,667.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,856.33

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