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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,187.80, 383,915.35 and 155,679.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,187.80, 383,915.35 and 155,679.14 is: 214,846.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,187.80 : 383,915.35 = 155,679.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,187.80/383,915.35 = 155,679.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,187.80x = 383,915.35 × 155,679.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,187.80x = 59,767,612,675.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,767,612,675.19/278,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,846.28

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