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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,258.20, 383,996.28 and 157,396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,258.20, 383,996.28 and 157,396.88 is: 217,207.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,258.20 : 383,996.28 = 157,396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,258.20/383,996.28 = 157,396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,258.20x = 383,996.28 × 157,396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,258.20x = 60,439,816,403.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,439,816,403.61/278,258.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,207.67

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