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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,791.24, 384,750.95 and 157,933.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,791.24, 384,750.95 and 157,933.52 is: 217,959.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,791.24 : 384,750.95 = 157,933.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,791.24/384,750.95 = 157,933.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,791.24x = 384,750.95 × 157,933.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,791.24x = 60,765,071,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,765,071,856.84/278,791.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,959.04

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