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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,948.04, 384,935.88 and 158,082.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,948.04, 384,935.88 and 158,082.24 is: 218,146.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,948.04 : 384,935.88 = 158,082.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,948.04/384,935.88 = 158,082.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,948.04x = 384,935.88 × 158,082.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,948.04x = 60,851,526,166.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,851,526,166.77/278,948.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,146.46

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