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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,910.92, 384,899.46 and 151,586.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,910.92, 384,899.46 and 151,586.52 is: 209,190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,910.92 : 384,899.46 = 151,586.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,910.92/384,899.46 = 151,586.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,910.92x = 384,899.46 × 151,586.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,910.92x = 58,345,569,691.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,345,569,691.28/278,910.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,190.70

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