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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,969.07, 384,977.01 and 151,645.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,969.07, 384,977.01 and 151,645.59 is: 209,270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,969.07 : 384,977.01 = 151,645.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,969.07/384,977.01 = 151,645.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,969.07x = 384,977.01 × 151,645.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,969.07x = 58,380,065,817.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,380,065,817.89/278,969.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,270.75

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