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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,745.21, 384,694.11 and 157,891.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,745.21, 384,694.11 and 157,891.59 is: 217,904.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,745.21 : 384,694.11 = 157,891.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,745.21/384,694.11 = 157,891.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,745.21x = 384,694.11 × 157,891.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,745.21x = 60,739,964,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,739,964,691.53/278,745.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,904.96

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