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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,467.88, 384,304.64 and 157,608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,467.88, 384,304.64 and 157,608.72 is: 217,510.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,467.88 : 384,304.64 = 157,608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,467.88/384,304.64 = 157,608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,467.88x = 384,304.64 × 157,608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,467.88x = 60,569,761,612.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,569,761,612.42/278,467.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,510.77

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