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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,583.81, 384,469.46 and 157,746.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,583.81, 384,469.46 and 157,746.39 is: 217,703.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,583.81 : 384,469.46 = 157,746.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,583.81/384,469.46 = 157,746.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,583.81x = 384,469.46 × 157,746.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,583.81x = 60,648,668,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,648,668,591.52/278,583.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,703.49

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