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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,203.13, 383,940.92 and 155,707.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,203.13, 383,940.92 and 155,707.76 is: 214,888.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,203.13 : 383,940.92 = 155,707.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,203.13/383,940.92 = 155,707.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,203.13x = 383,940.92 × 155,707.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,203.13x = 59,782,580,625.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,782,580,625.54/278,203.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,888.24

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