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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,836.37, 384,796.63 and 151,511.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,836.37, 384,796.63 and 151,511.97 is: 209,087.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,836.37 : 384,796.63 = 151,511.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,836.37/384,796.63 = 151,511.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,836.37x = 384,796.63 × 151,511.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,836.37x = 58,301,294,928.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,301,294,928.56/278,836.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,087.84

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