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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,084.96, 383,553.33 and 182,556.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,084.96, 383,553.33 and 182,556.80 is: 251,794.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,084.96 : 383,553.33 = 182,556.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,084.96/383,553.33 = 182,556.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,084.96x = 383,553.33 × 182,556.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,084.96x = 70,020,268,554.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,020,268,554.14/278,084.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,794.52

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