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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,727.57, 384,635.25 and 157,880.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,727.57, 384,635.25 and 157,880.03 is: 217,869.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,727.57 : 384,635.25 = 157,880.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,727.57/384,635.25 = 157,880.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,727.57x = 384,635.25 × 157,880.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,727.57x = 60,726,222,885.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,726,222,885.88/278,727.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,869.45

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