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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,699.09, 384,606.77 and 151,374.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,699.09, 384,606.77 and 151,374.65 is: 208,898.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,699.09 : 384,606.77 = 151,374.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,699.09/384,606.77 = 151,374.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,699.09x = 384,606.77 × 151,374.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,699.09x = 58,219,712,516.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,219,712,516.47/278,699.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,898.11

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