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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,101.50, 383,831.91 and 158,869.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,101.50, 383,831.91 and 158,869.50 is: 219,269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,101.50 : 383,831.91 = 158,869.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,101.50/383,831.91 = 158,869.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,101.50x = 383,831.91 × 158,869.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,101.50x = 60,979,183,625.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,979,183,625.75/278,101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,269.52

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