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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,079.91, 383,791.19 and 176,114.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,079.91, 383,791.19 and 176,114.85 is: 243,064.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,079.91 : 383,791.19 = 176,114.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,079.91/383,791.19 = 176,114.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,079.91x = 383,791.19 × 176,114.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,079.91x = 67,591,327,858.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,591,327,858.17/278,079.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,064.40

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