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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,509.08, 384,234.87 and 157,622.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,509.08, 384,234.87 and 157,622.64 is: 217,458.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,509.08 : 384,234.87 = 157,622.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,509.08/384,234.87 = 157,622.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,509.08x = 384,234.87 × 157,622.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,509.08x = 60,564,114,589.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,564,114,589.46/278,509.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,458.31

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