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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,670.10, 384,588.45 and 157,832.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,670.10, 384,588.45 and 157,832.88 is: 217,822.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,670.10 : 384,588.45 = 157,832.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,670.10/384,588.45 = 157,832.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,670.10x = 384,588.45 × 157,832.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,670.10x = 60,700,702,678.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,700,702,678.24/278,670.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,822.80

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