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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,811.66, 384,763.59 and 151,489.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,811.66, 384,763.59 and 151,489.38 is: 209,057.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,811.66 : 384,763.59 = 151,489.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,811.66/384,763.59 = 151,489.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,811.66x = 384,763.59 × 151,489.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,811.66x = 58,287,597,695.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,287,597,695.67/278,811.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,057.25

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