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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,893.11, 384,875.46 and 151,568.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,893.11, 384,875.46 and 151,568.70 is: 209,166.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,893.11 : 384,875.46 = 151,568.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,893.11/384,875.46 = 151,568.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,893.11x = 384,875.46 × 151,568.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,893.11x = 58,335,073,134.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,335,073,134.10/278,893.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,166.42

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