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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,115.16, 383,796.56 and 157,280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,115.16, 383,796.56 and 157,280.16 is: 217,045.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,115.16 : 383,796.56 = 157,280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,115.16/383,796.56 = 157,280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,115.16x = 383,796.56 × 157,280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,115.16x = 60,363,584,364.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,363,584,364.25/278,115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,045.29

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