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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,726.62, 384,634.59 and 151,401.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,726.62, 384,634.59 and 151,401.91 is: 208,930.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,726.62 : 384,634.59 = 151,401.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,726.62/384,634.59 = 151,401.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,726.62x = 384,634.59 × 151,401.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,726.62x = 58,234,411,578.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,234,411,578.07/278,726.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,930.21

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