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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,753.28, 384,682.80 and 151,430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,753.28, 384,682.80 and 151,430.88 is: 208,976.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,753.28 : 384,682.80 = 151,430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,753.28/384,682.80 = 151,430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,753.28x = 384,682.80 × 151,430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,753.28x = 58,252,854,924.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,252,854,924.86/278,753.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,976.39

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