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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,799.36, 384,739.20 and 151,474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,799.36, 384,739.20 and 151,474.56 is: 209,032.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,799.36 : 384,739.20 = 151,474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,799.36/384,739.20 = 151,474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,799.36x = 384,739.20 × 151,474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,799.36x = 58,278,201,034.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,278,201,034.75/278,799.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,032.76

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