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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,960.89, 384,966.29 and 151,636.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,960.89, 384,966.29 and 151,636.48 is: 209,258.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,960.89 : 384,966.29 = 151,636.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,960.89/384,966.29 = 151,636.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,960.89x = 384,966.29 × 151,636.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,960.89x = 58,374,933,134.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,374,933,134.26/278,960.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,258.48

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