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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,926.80, 384,921.32 and 151,602.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,926.80, 384,921.32 and 151,602.36 is: 209,212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,926.80 : 384,921.32 = 151,602.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,926.80/384,921.32 = 151,602.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,926.80x = 384,921.32 × 151,602.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,926.80x = 58,354,980,526.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,354,980,526.32/278,926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,212.53

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