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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,892.86, 384,857.39 and 158,035.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,892.86, 384,857.39 and 158,035.59 is: 218,080.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,892.86 : 384,857.39 = 158,035.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,892.86/384,857.39 = 158,035.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,892.86x = 384,857.39 × 158,035.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,892.86x = 60,821,163,904.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,821,163,904.33/278,892.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,080.75

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