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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,774.38, 384,707.64 and 151,448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,774.38, 384,707.64 and 151,448.86 is: 208,998.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,774.38 : 384,707.64 = 151,448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,774.38/384,707.64 = 151,448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,774.38x = 384,707.64 × 151,448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,774.38x = 58,263,533,511.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,263,533,511.29/278,774.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,998.88

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