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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,703.63, 384,613.02 and 151,379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,703.63, 384,613.02 and 151,379.28 is: 208,904.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,703.63 : 384,613.02 = 151,379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,703.63/384,613.02 = 151,379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,703.63x = 384,613.02 × 151,379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,703.63x = 58,222,442,046.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,222,442,046.23/278,703.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,904.50

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