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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,713.52, 384,627.52 and 151,391.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,713.52, 384,627.52 and 151,391.60 is: 208,921.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,713.52 : 384,627.52 = 151,391.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,713.52/384,627.52 = 151,391.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,713.52x = 384,627.52 × 151,391.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,713.52x = 58,229,375,656.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,229,375,656.83/278,713.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,921.96

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