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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,145.92, 383,849.08 and 157,305.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,145.92, 383,849.08 and 157,305.36 is: 217,085.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,145.92 : 383,849.08 = 157,305.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,145.92/383,849.08 = 157,305.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,145.92x = 383,849.08 × 157,305.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,145.92x = 60,381,517,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,381,517,715.07/278,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,085.76

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