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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,922.68, 384,911.94 and 151,598.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,922.68, 384,911.94 and 151,598.28 is: 209,204.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,922.68 : 384,911.94 = 151,598.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,922.68/384,911.94 = 151,598.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,922.68x = 384,911.94 × 151,598.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,922.68x = 58,351,988,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,351,988,055.46/278,922.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,204.89

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