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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,213.04, 383,910.84 and 165,016.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,213.04, 383,910.84 and 165,016.08 is: 227,708.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,213.04 : 383,910.84 = 165,016.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,213.04/383,910.84 = 165,016.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,213.04x = 383,910.84 × 165,016.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,213.04x = 63,351,461,886.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,351,461,886.31/278,213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,708.46

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