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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,392.40, 384,190.04 and 163,649.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,392.40, 384,190.04 and 163,649.99 is: 225,842.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,392.40 : 384,190.04 = 163,649.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,392.40/384,190.04 = 163,649.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,392.40x = 384,190.04 × 163,649.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,392.40x = 62,872,696,204.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,872,696,204.10/278,392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,842.00

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