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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,944.32, 384,949.92 and 151,626.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,944.32, 384,949.92 and 151,626.96 is: 209,248.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,944.32 : 384,949.92 = 151,626.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,944.32/384,949.92 = 151,626.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,944.32x = 384,949.92 × 151,626.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,944.32x = 58,368,786,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,368,786,121.84/278,944.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,248.88

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