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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,836.24, 384,796.36 and 151,511.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,836.24, 384,796.36 and 151,511.85 is: 209,087.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,836.24 : 384,796.36 = 151,511.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,836.24/384,796.36 = 151,511.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,836.24x = 384,796.36 × 151,511.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,836.24x = 58,301,208,376.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,301,208,376.87/278,836.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,087.63

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