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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,799.76, 384,731.13 and 157,938.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,799.76, 384,731.13 and 157,938.58 is: 217,948.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,799.76 : 384,731.13 = 157,938.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,799.76/384,731.13 = 157,938.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,799.76x = 384,731.13 × 157,938.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,799.76x = 60,763,888,354.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,763,888,354.00/278,799.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,948.14

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