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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,877.35, 384,853.19 and 151,552.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,877.35, 384,853.19 and 151,552.97 is: 209,144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,877.35 : 384,853.19 = 151,552.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,877.35/384,853.19 = 151,552.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,877.35x = 384,853.19 × 151,552.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,877.35x = 58,325,643,958.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,325,643,958.47/278,877.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,144.43

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