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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,912.96, 384,899.94 and 151,588.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,912.96, 384,899.94 and 151,588.57 is: 209,192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,912.96 : 384,899.94 = 151,588.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,912.96/384,899.94 = 151,588.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,912.96x = 384,899.94 × 151,588.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,912.96x = 58,346,428,815.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,346,428,815.24/278,912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,192.25

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