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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,924.52, 384,917.22 and 151,602.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,924.52, 384,917.22 and 151,602.60 is: 209,212.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,924.52 : 384,917.22 = 151,602.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,924.52/384,917.22 = 151,602.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,924.52x = 384,917.22 × 151,602.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,924.52x = 58,354,451,336.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,354,451,336.77/278,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,212.34

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