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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,362.98, 384,121.62 and 163,646.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,362.98, 384,121.62 and 163,646.46 is: 225,820.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,362.98 : 384,121.62 = 163,646.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,362.98/384,121.62 = 163,646.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,362.98x = 384,121.62 × 163,646.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,362.98x = 62,860,143,322.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,860,143,322.47/278,362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,820.77

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