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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,559.69, 384,412.37 and 151,235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,559.69, 384,412.37 and 151,235.30 is: 208,704.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,559.69 : 384,412.37 = 151,235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,559.69/384,412.37 = 151,235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,559.69x = 384,412.37 × 151,235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,559.69x = 58,136,717,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,136,717,422.42/278,559.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,704.70

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