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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,703.59, 384,612.98 and 151,379.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,703.59, 384,612.98 and 151,379.21 is: 208,904.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,703.59 : 384,612.98 = 151,379.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,703.59/384,612.98 = 151,379.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,703.59x = 384,612.98 × 151,379.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,703.59x = 58,222,409,272.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,222,409,272.78/278,703.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,904.41

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