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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,672.10, 384,565.32 and 151,347.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,672.10, 384,565.32 and 151,347.69 is: 208,858.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,672.10 : 384,565.32 = 151,347.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,672.10/384,565.32 = 151,347.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,672.10x = 384,565.32 × 151,347.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,672.10x = 58,203,072,836.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,203,072,836.11/278,672.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,858.63

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