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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,841.60, 384,803.84 and 151,517.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,841.60, 384,803.84 and 151,517.19 is: 209,095.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,841.60 : 384,803.84 = 151,517.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,841.60/384,803.84 = 151,517.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,841.60x = 384,803.84 × 151,517.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,841.60x = 58,304,396,538.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,304,396,538.01/278,841.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,095.04

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