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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,632.28, 384,514.02 and 157,797.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,632.28, 384,514.02 and 157,797.09 is: 217,760.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,632.28 : 384,514.02 = 157,797.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,632.28/384,514.02 = 157,797.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,632.28x = 384,514.02 × 157,797.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,632.28x = 60,675,193,420.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,675,193,420.20/278,632.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,760.82

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