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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,032.83, 384,004.17 and 182,963.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,032.83, 384,004.17 and 182,963.94 is: 252,700.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,032.83 : 384,004.17 = 182,963.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,032.83/384,004.17 = 182,963.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,032.83x = 384,004.17 × 182,963.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,032.83x = 70,258,915,919.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,258,915,919.63/278,032.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,700.07

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