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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,697.96, 384,601.50 and 151,372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,697.96, 384,601.50 and 151,372.44 is: 208,893.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,697.96 : 384,601.50 = 151,372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,697.96/384,601.50 = 151,372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,697.96x = 384,601.50 × 151,372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,697.96x = 58,218,067,482.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,218,067,482.66/278,697.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,893.05

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