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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,819.08, 384,764.79 and 151,495.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,819.08, 384,764.79 and 151,495.59 is: 209,060.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,819.08 : 384,764.79 = 151,495.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,819.08/384,764.79 = 151,495.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,819.08x = 384,764.79 × 151,495.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,819.08x = 58,290,168,872.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,290,168,872.28/278,819.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,060.90

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