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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,807.36, 384,741.60 and 157,946.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,807.36, 384,741.60 and 157,946.18 is: 217,958.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,807.36 : 384,741.60 = 157,946.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,807.36/384,741.60 = 157,946.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,807.36x = 384,741.60 × 157,946.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,807.36x = 60,768,466,007.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,768,466,007.09/278,807.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,958.61

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