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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,838.24, 384,799.12 and 151,513.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,838.24, 384,799.12 and 151,513.85 is: 209,090.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,838.24 : 384,799.12 = 151,513.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,838.24/384,799.12 = 151,513.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,838.24x = 384,799.12 × 151,513.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,838.24x = 58,302,396,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,302,396,147.81/278,838.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,090.39

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