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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,934.78, 384,932.34 and 151,610.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,934.78, 384,932.34 and 151,610.34 is: 209,223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,934.78 : 384,932.34 = 151,610.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,934.78/384,932.34 = 151,610.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,934.78x = 384,932.34 × 151,610.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,934.78x = 58,359,722,944.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,359,722,944.40/278,934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,223.54

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