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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,825.59, 384,781.66 and 151,501.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,825.59, 384,781.66 and 151,501.18 is: 209,072.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,825.59 : 384,781.66 = 151,501.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,825.59/384,781.66 = 151,501.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,825.59x = 384,781.66 × 151,501.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,825.59x = 58,294,876,115.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,294,876,115.56/278,825.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,072.91

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