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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,918.07, 384,904.05 and 151,592.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,918.07, 384,904.05 and 151,592.75 is: 209,196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,918.07 : 384,904.05 = 151,592.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,918.07/384,904.05 = 151,592.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,918.07x = 384,904.05 × 151,592.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,918.07x = 58,348,663,228.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,348,663,228.74/278,918.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,196.43

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