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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,858.64, 384,827.04 and 151,534.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,858.64, 384,827.04 and 151,534.92 is: 209,119.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,858.64 : 384,827.04 = 151,534.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,858.64/384,827.04 = 151,534.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,858.64x = 384,827.04 × 151,534.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,858.64x = 58,314,734,720.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,314,734,720.24/278,858.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,119.34

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