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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,226.99, 383,961.94 and 157,365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,226.99, 383,961.94 and 157,365.92 is: 217,169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,226.99 : 383,961.94 = 157,365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,226.99/383,961.94 = 157,365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,226.99x = 383,961.94 × 157,365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,226.99x = 60,422,521,619.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,422,521,619.86/278,226.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,169.88

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