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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,045.97, 383,699.37 and 157,183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,045.97, 383,699.37 and 157,183.26 is: 216,910.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,045.97 : 383,699.37 = 157,183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,045.97/383,699.37 = 157,183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,045.97x = 383,699.37 × 157,183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,045.97x = 60,311,117,836.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,311,117,836.55/278,045.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,910.60

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