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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,984.84, 384,990.96 and 158,137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,984.84, 384,990.96 and 158,137.24 is: 218,224.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,984.84 : 384,990.96 = 158,137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,984.84/384,990.96 = 158,137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,984.84x = 384,990.96 × 158,137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,984.84x = 60,881,407,839.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,881,407,839.35/278,984.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,224.79

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