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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,643.04, 384,645.12 and 188,121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,643.04, 384,645.12 and 188,121.64 is: 259,687.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,643.04 : 384,645.12 = 188,121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,643.04/384,645.12 = 188,121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,643.04x = 384,645.12 × 188,121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,643.04x = 72,360,070,792.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,360,070,792.40/278,643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,687.34

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