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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,901.10, 384,886.50 and 151,576.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,901.10, 384,886.50 and 151,576.70 is: 209,177.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,901.10 : 384,886.50 = 151,576.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,901.10/384,886.50 = 151,576.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,901.10x = 384,886.50 × 151,576.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,901.10x = 58,339,825,544.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,339,825,544.55/278,901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,177.47

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