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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,854.56, 384,808.68 and 151,527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,854.56, 384,808.68 and 151,527.36 is: 209,101.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,854.56 : 384,808.68 = 151,527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,854.56/384,808.68 = 151,527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,854.56x = 384,808.68 × 151,527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,854.56x = 58,309,043,385.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,309,043,385.48/278,854.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,101.99

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