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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,197.39, 384,002.94 and 163,474.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,197.39, 384,002.94 and 163,474.03 is: 225,647.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,197.39 : 384,002.94 = 163,474.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,197.39/384,002.94 = 163,474.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,197.39x = 384,002.94 × 163,474.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,197.39x = 62,774,508,133.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,774,508,133.65/278,197.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,647.37

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