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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,936.38, 384,932.69 and 151,611.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,936.38, 384,932.69 and 151,611.62 is: 209,224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,936.38 : 384,932.69 = 151,611.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,936.38/384,932.69 = 151,611.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,936.38x = 384,932.69 × 151,611.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,936.38x = 58,360,268,721.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,360,268,721.86/278,936.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,224.30

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