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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,702.43, 384,608.82 and 151,377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,702.43, 384,608.82 and 151,377.72 is: 208,900.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,702.43 : 384,608.82 = 151,377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,702.43/384,608.82 = 151,377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,702.43x = 384,608.82 × 151,377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,702.43x = 58,221,206,263.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,221,206,263.49/278,702.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,900.96

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