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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,628.88, 384,512.43 and 157,766.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,628.88, 384,512.43 and 157,766.98 is: 217,721.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,628.88 : 384,512.43 = 157,766.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,628.88/384,512.43 = 157,766.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,628.88x = 384,512.43 × 157,766.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,628.88x = 60,663,364,853.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,663,364,853.56/278,628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,721.02

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