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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,931.20, 384,926.38 and 151,606.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,931.20, 384,926.38 and 151,606.69 is: 209,217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,931.20 : 384,926.38 = 151,606.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,931.20/384,926.38 = 151,606.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,931.20x = 384,926.38 × 151,606.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,931.20x = 58,357,413,024.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,357,413,024.15/278,931.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,217.95

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