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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,809.82, 384,759.24 and 151,485.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,809.82, 384,759.24 and 151,485.74 is: 209,051.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,809.82 : 384,759.24 = 151,485.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,809.82/384,759.24 = 151,485.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,809.82x = 384,759.24 × 151,485.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,809.82x = 58,285,538,193.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,285,538,193.24/278,809.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,051.24

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