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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,136.37, 383,835.74 and 157,295.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,136.37, 383,835.74 and 157,295.73 is: 217,072.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,136.37 : 383,835.74 = 157,295.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,136.37/383,835.74 = 157,295.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,136.37x = 383,835.74 × 157,295.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,136.37x = 60,375,720,697.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,375,720,697.53/278,136.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,072.37

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