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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,538.75, 417,808.13 and 153,879.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,538.75, 417,808.13 and 153,879.75 is: 230,819.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,538.75 : 417,808.13 = 153,879.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,538.75/417,808.13 = 153,879.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,538.75x = 417,808.13 × 153,879.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,538.75x = 64,292,209,822.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,292,209,822.97/278,538.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,819.63

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