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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,029.28, 383,686.20 and 157,163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,029.28, 383,686.20 and 157,163.36 is: 216,888.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,029.28 : 383,686.20 = 157,163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,029.28/383,686.20 = 157,163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,029.28x = 383,686.20 × 157,163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,029.28x = 60,301,412,377.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,301,412,377.63/278,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,888.71

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