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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,926.07, 384,921.87 and 151,601.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,926.07, 384,921.87 and 151,601.63 is: 209,212.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,926.07 : 384,921.87 = 151,601.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,926.07/384,921.87 = 151,601.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,926.07x = 384,921.87 × 151,601.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,926.07x = 58,354,782,914.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,354,782,914.65/278,926.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,212.37

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