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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,527.58, 384,327.51 and 159,272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,527.58, 384,327.51 and 159,272.54 is: 219,772.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,527.58 : 384,327.51 = 159,272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,527.58/384,327.51 = 159,272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,527.58x = 384,327.51 × 159,272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,527.58x = 61,212,818,709.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,212,818,709.58/278,527.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,772.92

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