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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,388.36, 384,075.52 and 157,528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,388.36, 384,075.52 and 157,528.36 is: 217,332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,388.36 : 384,075.52 = 157,528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,388.36/384,075.52 = 157,528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,388.36x = 384,075.52 × 157,528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,388.36x = 60,502,786,781.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,502,786,781.75/278,388.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,332.32

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