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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,924.78, 384,918.54 and 151,600.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,924.78, 384,918.54 and 151,600.34 is: 209,209.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,924.78 : 384,918.54 = 151,600.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,924.78/384,918.54 = 151,600.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,924.78x = 384,918.54 × 151,600.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,924.78x = 58,353,781,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,353,781,536.30/278,924.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,209.74

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