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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,835.54, 384,792.32 and 151,511.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,835.54, 384,792.32 and 151,511.15 is: 209,084.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,835.54 : 384,792.32 = 151,511.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,835.54/384,792.32 = 151,511.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,835.54x = 384,792.32 × 151,511.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,835.54x = 58,300,324,232.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,300,324,232.85/278,835.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,084.98

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