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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,838.18, 384,795.93 and 151,513.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,838.18, 384,795.93 and 151,513.77 is: 209,088.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,838.18 : 384,795.93 = 151,513.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,838.18/384,795.93 = 151,513.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,838.18x = 384,795.93 × 151,513.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,838.18x = 58,301,882,034.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,301,882,034.96/278,838.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,088.59

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