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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,895.86, 384,861.52 and 158,038.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,895.86, 384,861.52 and 158,038.59 is: 218,084.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,895.86 : 384,861.52 = 158,038.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,895.86/384,861.52 = 158,038.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,895.86x = 384,861.52 × 158,038.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,895.86x = 60,822,971,966.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,822,971,966.06/278,895.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,084.89

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