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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,894.11, 384,876.84 and 151,569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,894.11, 384,876.84 and 151,569.70 is: 209,167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,894.11 : 384,876.84 = 151,569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,894.11/384,876.84 = 151,569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,894.11x = 384,876.84 × 151,569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,894.11x = 58,335,667,175.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,335,667,175.75/278,894.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,167.80

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