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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,781.47, 384,726.30 and 157,922.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,781.47, 384,726.30 and 157,922.72 is: 217,937.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,781.47 : 384,726.30 = 157,922.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,781.47/384,726.30 = 157,922.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,781.47x = 384,726.30 × 157,922.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,781.47x = 60,757,023,751.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,757,023,751.54/278,781.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,937.81

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