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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,642.92, 384,644.95 and 188,121.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,642.92, 384,644.95 and 188,121.51 is: 259,687.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,642.92 : 384,644.95 = 188,121.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,642.92/384,644.95 = 188,121.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,642.92x = 384,644.95 × 188,121.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,642.92x = 72,359,986,884.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,359,986,884.65/278,642.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,687.15

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