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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,798.76, 384,729.75 and 157,937.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,798.76, 384,729.75 and 157,937.58 is: 217,946.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,798.76 : 384,729.75 = 157,937.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,798.76/384,729.75 = 157,937.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,798.76x = 384,729.75 × 157,937.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,798.76x = 60,763,285,669.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,763,285,669.01/278,798.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,946.76

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