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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,963.79, 384,987.92 and 156,467.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,963.79, 384,987.92 and 156,467.67 is: 215,935.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,963.79 : 384,987.92 = 156,467.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,963.79/384,987.92 = 156,467.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,963.79x = 384,987.92 × 156,467.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,963.79x = 60,238,162,038.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,238,162,038.21/278,963.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,935.42

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