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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,844.06, 384,807.22 and 151,519.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,844.06, 384,807.22 and 151,519.65 is: 209,098.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,844.06 : 384,807.22 = 151,519.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,844.06/384,807.22 = 151,519.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,844.06x = 384,807.22 × 151,519.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,844.06x = 58,305,856,632.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,305,856,632.69/278,844.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,098.44

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