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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,141.73, 383,785.53 and 155,636.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,141.73, 383,785.53 and 155,636.57 is: 214,750.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,141.73 : 383,785.53 = 155,636.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,141.73/383,785.53 = 155,636.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,141.73x = 383,785.53 × 155,636.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,141.73x = 59,731,061,585.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,731,061,585.90/278,141.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,750.45

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