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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,623.32, 384,499.08 and 157,772.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,623.32, 384,499.08 and 157,772.94 is: 217,726.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,623.32 : 384,499.08 = 157,772.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,623.32/384,499.08 = 157,772.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,623.32x = 384,499.08 × 157,772.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,623.32x = 60,663,550,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,663,550,278.90/278,623.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,726.03

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