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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,891.61, 384,873.39 and 151,567.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,891.61, 384,873.39 and 151,567.20 is: 209,164.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,891.61 : 384,873.39 = 151,567.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,891.61/384,873.39 = 151,567.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,891.61x = 384,873.39 × 151,567.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,891.61x = 58,334,182,076.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,334,182,076.81/278,891.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,164.35

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