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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,780.22, 384,718.55 and 151,455.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,780.22, 384,718.55 and 151,455.78 is: 209,009.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,780.22 : 384,718.55 = 151,455.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,780.22/384,718.55 = 151,455.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,780.22x = 384,718.55 × 151,455.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,780.22x = 58,267,847,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,267,847,313.44/278,780.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,009.98

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