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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,913.60, 384,900.80 and 151,589.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,913.60, 384,900.80 and 151,589.18 is: 209,193.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,913.60 : 384,900.80 = 151,589.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,913.60/384,900.80 = 151,589.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,913.60x = 384,900.80 × 151,589.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,913.60x = 58,346,796,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,346,796,653.34/278,913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,193.09

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