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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,935.56, 384,922.98 and 158,088.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,935.56, 384,922.98 and 158,088.02 is: 218,156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,935.56 : 384,922.98 = 158,088.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,935.56/384,922.98 = 158,088.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,935.56x = 384,922.98 × 158,088.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,935.56x = 60,851,710,428.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,851,710,428.91/278,935.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,156.88

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