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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,781.90, 384,716.97 and 151,458.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,781.90, 384,716.97 and 151,458.54 is: 209,011.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,781.90 : 384,716.97 = 151,458.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,781.90/384,716.97 = 151,458.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,781.90x = 384,716.97 × 151,458.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,781.90x = 58,268,670,589.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,268,670,589.42/278,781.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,011.67

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