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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,477.46, 384,266.88 and 155,952.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,477.46, 384,266.88 and 155,952.72 is: 215,196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,477.46 : 384,266.88 = 155,952.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,477.46/384,266.88 = 155,952.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,477.46x = 384,266.88 × 155,952.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,477.46x = 59,927,465,141.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,927,465,141.91/278,477.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,196.82

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