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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,457.64, 383,980.98 and 165,258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,457.64, 383,980.98 and 165,258.52 is: 227,884.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,457.64 : 383,980.98 = 165,258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,457.64/383,980.98 = 165,258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,457.64x = 383,980.98 × 165,258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,457.64x = 63,456,128,462.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,456,128,462.95/278,457.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,884.31

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