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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,517.56, 384,354.72 and 151,193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,517.56, 384,354.72 and 151,193.24 is: 208,646.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,517.56 : 384,354.72 = 151,193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,517.56/384,354.72 = 151,193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,517.56x = 384,354.72 × 151,193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,517.56x = 58,111,835,426.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,111,835,426.09/278,517.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,646.94

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