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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,693.70, 384,595.18 and 151,370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,693.70, 384,595.18 and 151,370.20 is: 208,889.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,693.70 : 384,595.18 = 151,370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,693.70/384,595.18 = 151,370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,693.70x = 384,595.18 × 151,370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,693.70x = 58,216,249,315.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,216,249,315.64/278,693.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,889.72

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