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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,074.96, 383,728.68 and 157,209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,074.96, 383,728.68 and 157,209.06 is: 216,940.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,074.96 : 383,728.68 = 157,209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,074.96/383,728.68 = 157,209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,074.96x = 383,728.68 × 157,209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,074.96x = 60,325,625,077.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,325,625,077.84/278,074.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,940.16

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