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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,855.36, 384,812.64 and 151,526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,855.36, 384,812.64 and 151,526.72 is: 209,102.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,855.36 : 384,812.64 = 151,526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,855.36/384,812.64 = 151,526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,855.36x = 384,812.64 × 151,526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,855.36x = 58,309,397,153.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,309,397,153.74/278,855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,102.66

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