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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,124.14, 383,825.39 and 155,630.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,124.14, 383,825.39 and 155,630.27 is: 214,777.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,124.14 : 383,825.39 = 155,630.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,124.14/383,825.39 = 155,630.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,124.14x = 383,825.39 × 155,630.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,124.14x = 59,734,849,078.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,734,849,078.56/278,124.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,777.65

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