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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,691.64, 384,581.57 and 157,833.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,691.64, 384,581.57 and 157,833.80 is: 217,803.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,691.64 : 384,581.57 = 157,833.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,691.64/384,581.57 = 157,833.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,691.64x = 384,581.57 × 157,833.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,691.64x = 60,699,970,603.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,699,970,603.07/278,691.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,803.34

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