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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,773.38, 384,706.26 and 151,447.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,773.38, 384,706.26 and 151,447.86 is: 208,997.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,773.38 : 384,706.26 = 151,447.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,773.38/384,706.26 = 151,447.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,773.38x = 384,706.26 × 151,447.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,773.38x = 58,262,939,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,262,939,805.60/278,773.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,997.50

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