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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,822.54, 384,778.61 and 151,500.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,822.54, 384,778.61 and 151,500.26 is: 209,072.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,822.54 : 384,778.61 = 151,500.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,822.54/384,778.61 = 151,500.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,822.54x = 384,778.61 × 151,500.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,822.54x = 58,294,056,776.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,294,056,776.04/278,822.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,072.26

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