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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,888.84, 384,869.60 and 151,564.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,888.84, 384,869.60 and 151,564.46 is: 209,160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,888.84 : 384,869.60 = 151,564.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,888.84/384,869.60 = 151,564.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,888.84x = 384,869.60 × 151,564.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,888.84x = 58,332,553,094.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,332,553,094.42/278,888.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,160.59

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