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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,534.97, 384,694.83 and 187,734.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,534.97, 384,694.83 and 187,734.42 is: 259,286.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,534.97 : 384,694.83 = 187,734.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,534.97/384,694.83 = 187,734.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,534.97x = 384,694.83 × 187,734.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,534.97x = 72,220,460,787.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,220,460,787.05/278,534.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,286.87

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