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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,560.19, 384,413.06 and 151,235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,560.19, 384,413.06 and 151,235.80 is: 208,705.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,560.19 : 384,413.06 = 151,235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,560.19/384,413.06 = 151,235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,560.19x = 384,413.06 × 151,235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,560.19x = 58,137,013,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,137,013,981.30/278,560.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,705.39

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