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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,456.76, 384,270 and 157,595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,456.76, 384,270 and 157,595.76 is: 217,481.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,456.76 : 384,270 = 157,595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,456.76/384,270 = 157,595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,456.76x = 384,270 × 157,595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,456.76x = 60,559,322,695.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,559,322,695.20/278,456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,481.96

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