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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,015.27, 383,656.91 and 157,152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,015.27, 383,656.91 and 157,152.33 is: 216,867.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,015.27 : 383,656.91 = 157,152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,015.27/383,656.91 = 157,152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,015.27x = 383,656.91 × 157,152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,015.27x = 60,292,576,541.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,292,576,541.34/278,015.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,867.86

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