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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,873.54, 384,844.44 and 158,037.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,873.54, 384,844.44 and 158,037.84 is: 218,091.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,873.54 : 384,844.44 = 158,037.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,873.54/384,844.44 = 158,037.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,873.54x = 384,844.44 × 158,037.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,873.54x = 60,819,984,033.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,819,984,033.61/278,873.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,091.63

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