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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,713.96, 384,632.42 and 151,396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,713.96, 384,632.42 and 151,396.84 is: 208,931.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,713.96 : 384,632.42 = 151,396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,713.96/384,632.42 = 151,396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,713.96x = 384,632.42 × 151,396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,713.96x = 58,232,132,949.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,232,132,949.55/278,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,931.53

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