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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,651.52, 384,541.92 and 151,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,651.52, 384,541.92 and 151,329.60 is: 208,836.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,651.52 : 384,541.92 = 151,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,651.52/384,541.92 = 151,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,651.52x = 384,541.92 × 151,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,651.52x = 58,192,574,936.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,192,574,936.83/278,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,836.38

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