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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,228.12, 383,963.49 and 157,367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,228.12, 383,963.49 and 157,367.04 is: 217,171.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,228.12 : 383,963.49 = 157,367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,228.12/383,963.49 = 157,367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,228.12x = 383,963.49 × 157,367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,228.12x = 60,423,196,449.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,423,196,449.51/278,228.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,171.43

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