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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,392.41, 384,346.53 and 183,063.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,392.41, 384,346.53 and 183,063.51 is: 252,736.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,392.41 : 384,346.53 = 183,063.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,392.41/384,346.53 = 183,063.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,392.41x = 384,346.53 × 183,063.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,392.41x = 70,359,824,838.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,359,824,838.12/278,392.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,736.15

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