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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,885.10, 384,864.42 and 151,560.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,885.10, 384,864.42 and 151,560.69 is: 209,155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,885.10 : 384,864.42 = 151,560.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,885.10/384,864.42 = 151,560.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,885.10x = 384,864.42 × 151,560.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,885.10x = 58,330,317,051.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,330,317,051.65/278,885.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,155.37

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