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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,666.26, 384,561.69 and 151,342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,666.26, 384,561.69 and 151,342.76 is: 208,854.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,666.26 : 384,561.69 = 151,342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,666.26/384,561.69 = 151,342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,666.26x = 384,561.69 × 151,342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,666.26x = 58,200,627,554.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,200,627,554.86/278,666.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,854.24

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