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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,923.57, 384,917.06 and 151,599.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,923.57, 384,917.06 and 151,599.47 is: 209,208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,923.57 : 384,917.06 = 151,599.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,923.57/384,917.06 = 151,599.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,923.57x = 384,917.06 × 151,599.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,923.57x = 58,353,220,744.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,353,220,744.37/278,923.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,208.64

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