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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,845.06, 384,808.60 and 151,520.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,845.06, 384,808.60 and 151,520.65 is: 209,099.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,845.06 : 384,808.60 = 151,520.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,845.06/384,808.60 = 151,520.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,845.06x = 384,808.60 × 151,520.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,845.06x = 58,306,449,197.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,306,449,197.59/278,845.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,099.81

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