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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,483.76, 384,307.20 and 157,622.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,483.76, 384,307.20 and 157,622.88 is: 217,519.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,483.76 : 384,307.20 = 157,622.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,483.76/384,307.20 = 157,622.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,483.76x = 384,307.20 × 157,622.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,483.76x = 60,575,607,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,575,607,668.74/278,483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,519.35

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