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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,552, 384,718.26 and 187,751.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,552, 384,718.26 and 187,751.48 is: 259,310.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,552 : 384,718.26 = 187,751.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,552/384,718.26 = 187,751.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,552x = 384,718.26 × 187,751.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,552x = 72,231,422,698.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,231,422,698.02/278,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,310.37

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