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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,765.72, 384,697.16 and 151,441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,765.72, 384,697.16 and 151,441.44 is: 208,989.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,765.72 : 384,697.16 = 151,441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,765.72/384,697.16 = 151,441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,765.72x = 384,697.16 × 151,441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,765.72x = 58,259,091,874.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,259,091,874.31/278,765.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,989.44

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