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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,886.12, 384,862.68 and 151,561.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,886.12, 384,862.68 and 151,561.73 is: 209,155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,886.12 : 384,862.68 = 151,561.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,886.12/384,862.68 = 151,561.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,886.12x = 384,862.68 × 151,561.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,886.12x = 58,330,451,668.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,330,451,668.92/278,886.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,155.09

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