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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,968.04, 384,993.78 and 156,471.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,968.04, 384,993.78 and 156,471.92 is: 215,941.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,968.04 : 384,993.78 = 156,471.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,968.04/384,993.78 = 156,471.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,968.04x = 384,993.78 × 156,471.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,968.04x = 60,240,715,944.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,240,715,944.66/278,968.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,941.28

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