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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,998.08, 385,020.09 and 151,676.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,998.08, 385,020.09 and 151,676.40 is: 209,314.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,998.08 : 385,020.09 = 151,676.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,998.08/385,020.09 = 151,676.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,998.08x = 385,020.09 × 151,676.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,998.08x = 58,398,461,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,398,461,178.88/278,998.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,314.92

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