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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,974.40, 384,976.32 and 151,646.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,974.40, 384,976.32 and 151,646.72 is: 209,267.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,974.40 : 384,976.32 = 151,646.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,974.40/384,976.32 = 151,646.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,974.40x = 384,976.32 × 151,646.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,974.40x = 58,380,396,205.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,380,396,205.67/278,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,267.93

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