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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,052.48, 383,509.62 and 176,094.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,052.48, 383,509.62 and 176,094.54 is: 242,882.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,052.48 : 383,509.62 = 176,094.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,052.48/383,509.62 = 176,094.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,052.48x = 383,509.62 × 176,094.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,052.48x = 67,533,950,119.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,533,950,119.47/278,052.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,882.03

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