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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,926.94, 384,921.72 and 151,602.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,926.94, 384,921.72 and 151,602.84 is: 209,213.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,926.94 : 384,921.72 = 151,602.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,926.94/384,921.72 = 151,602.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,926.94x = 384,921.72 × 151,602.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,926.94x = 58,355,225,929.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,355,225,929.68/278,926.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,213.30

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