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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,792.88, 384,733.17 and 151,467.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,792.88, 384,733.17 and 151,467.36 is: 209,024.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,792.88 : 384,733.17 = 151,467.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,792.88/384,733.17 = 151,467.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,792.88x = 384,733.17 × 151,467.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,792.88x = 58,274,517,564.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,274,517,564.33/278,792.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,024.41

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