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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,891.62, 384,870.27 and 151,567.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,891.62, 384,870.27 and 151,567.24 is: 209,162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,891.62 : 384,870.27 = 151,567.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,891.62/384,870.27 = 151,567.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,891.62x = 384,870.27 × 151,567.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,891.62x = 58,333,724,581.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,333,724,581.95/278,891.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,162.70

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