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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,814.72, 384,755.76 and 151,487.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,814.72, 384,755.76 and 151,487.58 is: 209,048.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,814.72 : 384,755.76 = 151,487.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,814.72/384,755.76 = 151,487.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,814.72x = 384,755.76 × 151,487.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,814.72x = 58,285,718,973.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,285,718,973.46/278,814.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,048.21

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