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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,544, 384,391.11 and 151,219.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,544, 384,391.11 and 151,219.59 is: 208,683.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,544 : 384,391.11 = 151,219.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,544/384,391.11 = 151,219.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,544x = 384,391.11 × 151,219.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,544x = 58,127,466,053.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,127,466,053.84/278,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,683.25

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