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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,778.38, 384,713.16 and 151,452.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,778.38, 384,713.16 and 151,452.86 is: 209,004.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,778.38 : 384,713.16 = 151,452.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,778.38/384,713.16 = 151,452.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,778.38x = 384,713.16 × 151,452.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,778.38x = 58,265,908,361.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,265,908,361.64/278,778.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,004.40

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