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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,870.04, 384,839.61 and 158,034.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,870.04, 384,839.61 and 158,034.34 is: 218,086.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,870.04 : 384,839.61 = 158,034.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,870.04/384,839.61 = 158,034.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,870.04x = 384,839.61 × 158,034.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,870.04x = 60,817,873,772.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,817,873,772.21/278,870.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,086.80

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