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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,844.68, 384,720.82 and 157,966.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,844.68, 384,720.82 and 157,966.76 is: 217,946.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,844.68 : 384,720.82 = 157,966.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,844.68/384,720.82 = 157,966.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,844.68x = 384,720.82 × 157,966.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,844.68x = 60,773,101,439.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,773,101,439.94/278,844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,946.07

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