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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,669.10, 384,587.07 and 157,831.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,669.10, 384,587.07 and 157,831.88 is: 217,821.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,669.10 : 384,587.07 = 157,831.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,669.10/384,587.07 = 157,831.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,669.10x = 384,587.07 × 157,831.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,669.10x = 60,700,099,801.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,700,099,801.06/278,669.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,821.43

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