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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,754.45, 384,679.02 and 151,430.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,754.45, 384,679.02 and 151,430.95 is: 208,973.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,754.45 : 384,679.02 = 151,430.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,754.45/384,679.02 = 151,430.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,754.45x = 384,679.02 × 151,430.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,754.45x = 58,252,309,443.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,252,309,443.67/278,754.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,973.56

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