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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,933.52, 384,929.64 and 151,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,933.52, 384,929.64 and 151,611.60 is: 209,224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,933.52 : 384,929.64 = 151,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,933.52/384,929.64 = 151,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,933.52x = 384,929.64 × 151,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,933.52x = 58,359,798,607.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,359,798,607.82/278,933.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,224.76

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