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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,895.60, 418,343.40 and 158,829.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,895.60, 418,343.40 and 158,829.30 is: 238,243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,895.60 : 418,343.40 = 158,829.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,895.60/418,343.40 = 158,829.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,895.60x = 418,343.40 × 158,829.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,895.60x = 66,445,189,381.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,445,189,381.62/278,895.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,243.95

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