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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,107.94, 383,791.90 and 163,391.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,107.94, 383,791.90 and 163,391.36 is: 225,481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,107.94 : 383,791.90 = 163,391.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,107.94/383,791.90 = 163,391.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,107.94x = 383,791.90 × 163,391.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,107.94x = 62,708,278,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,708,278,170.55/278,107.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,481.80

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