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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,831.68, 384,786.96 and 151,507.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,831.68, 384,786.96 and 151,507.72 is: 209,080.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,831.68 : 384,786.96 = 151,507.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,831.68/384,786.96 = 151,507.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,831.68x = 384,786.96 × 151,507.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,831.68x = 58,298,194,995.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,298,194,995.33/278,831.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,080.24

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