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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,925.78, 384,919.92 and 151,601.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,925.78, 384,919.92 and 151,601.34 is: 209,211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,925.78 : 384,919.92 = 151,601.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,925.78/384,919.92 = 151,601.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,925.78x = 384,919.92 × 151,601.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,925.78x = 58,354,375,664.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,354,375,664.69/278,925.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,211.12

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