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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,490.24, 384,299.10 and 157,656.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,490.24, 384,299.10 and 157,656.06 is: 217,555.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,490.24 : 384,299.10 = 157,656.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,490.24/384,299.10 = 157,656.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,490.24x = 384,299.10 × 157,656.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,490.24x = 60,587,081,967.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,587,081,967.55/278,490.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,555.49

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