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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,254.71, 383,991.48 and 157,393.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,254.71, 383,991.48 and 157,393.40 is: 217,202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,254.71 : 383,991.48 = 157,393.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,254.71/383,991.48 = 157,393.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,254.71x = 383,991.48 × 157,393.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,254.71x = 60,437,722,688.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,437,722,688.27/278,254.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,202.87

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