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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,874.50, 384,849.27 and 151,550.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,874.50, 384,849.27 and 151,550.10 is: 209,140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,874.50 : 384,849.27 = 151,550.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,874.50/384,849.27 = 151,550.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,874.50x = 384,849.27 × 151,550.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,874.50x = 58,323,945,353.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,323,945,353.43/278,874.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,140.48

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