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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,926.68, 384,919.96 and 151,602

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,926.68, 384,919.96 and 151,602 is: 209,211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,926.68 : 384,919.96 = 151,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,926.68/384,919.96 = 151,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,926.68x = 384,919.96 × 151,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,926.68x = 58,354,635,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,354,635,775.92/278,926.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,211.38

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