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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,984.70, 384,994.35 and 151,663.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,984.70, 384,994.35 and 151,663.50 is: 209,293.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,984.70 : 384,994.35 = 151,663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,984.70/384,994.35 = 151,663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,984.70x = 384,994.35 × 151,663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,984.70x = 58,389,590,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,389,590,601.23/278,984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,293.16

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