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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,105.35, 383,792.94 and 157,264.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,105.35, 383,792.94 and 157,264.71 is: 217,029.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,105.35 : 383,792.94 = 157,264.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,105.35/383,792.94 = 157,264.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,105.35x = 383,792.94 × 157,264.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,105.35x = 60,357,085,409.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,357,085,409.15/278,105.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,029.57

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