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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,079.93, 383,546.46 and 182,551.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,079.93, 383,546.46 and 182,551.77 is: 251,787.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,079.93 : 383,546.46 = 182,551.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,079.93/383,546.46 = 182,551.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,079.93x = 383,546.46 × 182,551.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,079.93x = 70,017,085,150.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,017,085,150.23/278,079.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,787.63

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