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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,800.16, 384,763.19 and 157,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,800.16, 384,763.19 and 157,942.40 is: 217,971.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,800.16 : 384,763.19 = 157,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,800.16/384,763.19 = 157,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,800.16x = 384,763.19 × 157,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,800.16x = 60,770,418,946.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,770,418,946.73/278,800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,971.25

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