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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,509.32, 384,235.23 and 157,622.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,509.32, 384,235.23 and 157,622.89 is: 217,458.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,509.32 : 384,235.23 = 157,622.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,509.32/384,235.23 = 157,622.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,509.32x = 384,235.23 × 157,622.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,509.32x = 60,564,267,392.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,564,267,392.41/278,509.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,458.67

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