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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,683.63, 384,583.50 and 157,824.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,683.63, 384,583.50 and 157,824.94 is: 217,798.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,683.63 : 384,583.50 = 157,824.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,683.63/384,583.50 = 157,824.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,683.63x = 384,583.50 × 157,824.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,683.63x = 60,696,867,812.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,696,867,812.49/278,683.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,798.47

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