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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,904.10, 384,890.64 and 151,579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,904.10, 384,890.64 and 151,579.70 is: 209,181.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,904.10 : 384,890.64 = 151,579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,904.10/384,890.64 = 151,579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,904.10x = 384,890.64 × 151,579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,904.10x = 58,341,607,744.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,341,607,744.01/278,904.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,181.61

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