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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,319.78, 384,281.01 and 171,033.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,319.78, 384,281.01 and 171,033.66 is: 236,149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,319.78 : 384,281.01 = 171,033.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,319.78/384,281.01 = 171,033.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,319.78x = 384,281.01 × 171,033.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,319.78x = 65,724,987,608.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,724,987,608.80/278,319.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,149.18

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