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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,599.81, 384,491.55 and 157,762.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,599.81, 384,491.55 and 157,762.39 is: 217,725.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,599.81 : 384,491.55 = 157,762.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,599.81/384,491.55 = 157,762.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,599.81x = 384,491.55 × 157,762.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,599.81x = 60,658,305,862.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,658,305,862.80/278,599.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,725.58

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