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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,473.76, 384,202.32 and 157,603.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,473.76, 384,202.32 and 157,603.04 is: 217,440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,473.76 : 384,202.32 = 157,603.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,473.76/384,202.32 = 157,603.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,473.76x = 384,202.32 × 157,603.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,473.76x = 60,551,453,607.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,551,453,607.05/278,473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,440.43

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