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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,961.54, 384,984.81 and 156,465.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,961.54, 384,984.81 and 156,465.42 is: 215,932.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,961.54 : 384,984.81 = 156,465.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,961.54/384,984.81 = 156,465.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,961.54x = 384,984.81 × 156,465.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,961.54x = 60,236,809,990.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,236,809,990.27/278,961.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,932.31

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