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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,557.99, 384,419.22 and 157,696.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,557.99, 384,419.22 and 157,696.77 is: 217,626.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,557.99 : 384,419.22 = 157,696.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,557.99/384,419.22 = 157,696.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,557.99x = 384,419.22 × 157,696.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,557.99x = 60,621,670,170.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,621,670,170.13/278,557.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,626.75

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