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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,726.13, 384,633.90 and 151,401.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,726.13, 384,633.90 and 151,401.42 is: 208,929.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,726.13 : 384,633.90 = 151,401.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,726.13/384,633.90 = 151,401.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,726.13x = 384,633.90 × 151,401.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,726.13x = 58,234,118,640.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,234,118,640.14/278,726.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,929.53

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