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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,679.52, 384,580.56 and 151,357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,679.52, 384,580.56 and 151,357.60 is: 208,875.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,679.52 : 384,580.56 = 151,357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,679.52/384,580.56 = 151,357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,679.52x = 384,580.56 × 151,357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,679.52x = 58,209,190,568.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,209,190,568.26/278,679.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,875.02

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