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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,833.02, 384,788.23 and 157,974.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,833.02, 384,788.23 and 157,974.05 is: 218,003.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,833.02 : 384,788.23 = 157,974.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,833.02/384,788.23 = 157,974.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,833.02x = 384,788.23 × 157,974.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,833.02x = 60,786,556,222.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,786,556,222.11/278,833.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,003.43

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