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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,837.10, 384,797.63 and 151,512.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,837.10, 384,797.63 and 151,512.69 is: 209,088.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,837.10 : 384,797.63 = 151,512.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,837.10/384,797.63 = 151,512.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,837.10x = 384,797.63 × 151,512.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,837.10x = 58,301,721,345.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,301,721,345.37/278,837.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,088.83

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