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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,994.38, 385,014.48 and 151,669.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,994.38, 385,014.48 and 151,669.68 is: 209,305.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,994.38 : 385,014.48 = 151,669.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,994.38/385,014.48 = 151,669.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,994.38x = 385,014.48 × 151,669.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,994.38x = 58,395,022,976.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,395,022,976.97/278,994.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,305.37

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