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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,659.52, 384,552.96 and 151,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,659.52, 384,552.96 and 151,337.60 is: 208,847.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,659.52 : 384,552.96 = 151,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,659.52/384,552.96 = 151,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,659.52x = 384,552.96 × 151,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,659.52x = 58,197,322,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,197,322,039.30/278,659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,847.42

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