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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,863, 384,820.41 and 151,535.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,863, 384,820.41 and 151,535.86 is: 209,113.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,863 : 384,820.41 = 151,535.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,863/384,820.41 = 151,535.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,863x = 384,820.41 × 151,535.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,863x = 58,314,091,774.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,314,091,774.90/278,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,113.76

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