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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,859.64, 384,828.42 and 151,535.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,859.64, 384,828.42 and 151,535.92 is: 209,120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,859.64 : 384,828.42 = 151,535.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,859.64/384,828.42 = 151,535.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,859.64x = 384,828.42 × 151,535.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,859.64x = 58,315,328,666.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,315,328,666.85/278,859.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,120.72

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