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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,878.22, 384,854.40 and 151,553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,878.22, 384,854.40 and 151,553.84 is: 209,145.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,878.22 : 384,854.40 = 151,553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,878.22/384,854.40 = 151,553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,878.22x = 384,854.40 × 151,553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,878.22x = 58,326,162,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,326,162,160.90/278,878.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,145.63

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