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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,878.19, 384,856.05 and 151,553.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,878.19, 384,856.05 and 151,553.88 is: 209,146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,878.19 : 384,856.05 = 151,553.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,878.19/384,856.05 = 151,553.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,878.19x = 384,856.05 × 151,553.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,878.19x = 58,326,427,618.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,326,427,618.97/278,878.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,146.61

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