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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,626.88, 384,509.68 and 157,764.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,626.88, 384,509.68 and 157,764.98 is: 217,718.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,626.88 : 384,509.68 = 157,764.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,626.88/384,509.68 = 157,764.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,626.88x = 384,509.68 × 157,764.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,626.88x = 60,662,161,975.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,662,161,975.01/278,626.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,718.27

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