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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,744.68, 384,670.34 and 151,422.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,744.68, 384,670.34 and 151,422.76 is: 208,964.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,744.68 : 384,670.34 = 151,422.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,744.68/384,670.34 = 151,422.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,744.68x = 384,670.34 × 151,422.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,744.68x = 58,247,844,572.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,247,844,572.94/278,744.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,964.87

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