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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,031.33, 384,002.10 and 182,962.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,031.33, 384,002.10 and 182,962.44 is: 252,698.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,031.33 : 384,002.10 = 182,962.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,031.33/384,002.10 = 182,962.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,031.33x = 384,002.10 × 182,962.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,031.33x = 70,257,961,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,257,961,181.12/278,031.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,698.00

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