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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,820.08, 384,766.17 and 151,496.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,820.08, 384,766.17 and 151,496.59 is: 209,062.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,820.08 : 384,766.17 = 151,496.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,820.08/384,766.17 = 151,496.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,820.08x = 384,766.17 × 151,496.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,820.08x = 58,290,762,702.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,290,762,702.36/278,820.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,062.28

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