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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,826.59, 384,783.04 and 151,502.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,826.59, 384,783.04 and 151,502.18 is: 209,074.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,826.59 : 384,783.04 = 151,502.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,826.59/384,783.04 = 151,502.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,826.59x = 384,783.04 × 151,502.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,826.59x = 58,295,469,387.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,295,469,387.03/278,826.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,074.28

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