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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,001.38, 383,637.76 and 157,138.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,001.38, 383,637.76 and 157,138.43 is: 216,848.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,001.38 : 383,637.76 = 157,138.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,001.38/383,637.76 = 157,138.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,001.38x = 383,637.76 × 157,138.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,001.38x = 60,284,232,984.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,284,232,984.08/278,001.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,848.68

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