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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,962.54, 384,986.19 and 156,466.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,962.54, 384,986.19 and 156,466.42 is: 215,933.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,962.54 : 384,986.19 = 156,466.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,962.54/384,986.19 = 156,466.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,962.54x = 384,986.19 × 156,466.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,962.54x = 60,237,410,898.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,237,410,898.74/278,962.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,933.69

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