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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,741.28, 384,663.60 and 151,414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,741.28, 384,663.60 and 151,414.08 is: 208,951.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,741.28 : 384,663.60 = 151,414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,741.28/384,663.60 = 151,414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,741.28x = 384,663.60 × 151,414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,741.28x = 58,243,485,103.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,243,485,103.49/278,741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,951.77

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