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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,810.91, 384,762.56 and 151,488.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,810.91, 384,762.56 and 151,488.63 is: 209,056.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,810.91 : 384,762.56 = 151,488.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,810.91/384,762.56 = 151,488.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,810.91x = 384,762.56 × 151,488.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,810.91x = 58,287,152,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,287,152,332.25/278,810.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,056.21

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