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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,934.45, 384,927.42 and 151,610.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,934.45, 384,927.42 and 151,610.95 is: 209,221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,934.45 : 384,927.42 = 151,610.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,934.45/384,927.42 = 151,610.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,934.45x = 384,927.42 × 151,610.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,934.45x = 58,359,211,827.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,359,211,827.25/278,934.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,221.96

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