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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,118.14, 383,800.70 and 157,283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,118.14, 383,800.70 and 157,283.14 is: 217,049.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,118.14 : 383,800.70 = 157,283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,118.14/383,800.70 = 157,283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,118.14x = 383,800.70 × 157,283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,118.14x = 60,365,379,230.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,365,379,230.20/278,118.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,049.41

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