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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,967.07, 384,974.26 and 151,643.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,967.07, 384,974.26 and 151,643.58 is: 209,267.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,967.07 : 384,974.26 = 151,643.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,967.07/384,974.26 = 151,643.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,967.07x = 384,974.26 × 151,643.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,967.07x = 58,378,874,994.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,378,874,994.25/278,967.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,267.98

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