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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,641.46, 384,642.92 and 188,120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,641.46, 384,642.92 and 188,120.03 is: 259,685.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,641.46 : 384,642.92 = 188,120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,641.46/384,642.92 = 188,120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,641.46x = 384,642.92 × 188,120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,641.46x = 72,359,036,709.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,359,036,709.09/278,641.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,685.11

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