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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,643.42, 384,645.64 and 188,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,643.42, 384,645.64 and 188,122 is: 259,687.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,643.42 : 384,645.64 = 188,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,643.42/384,645.64 = 188,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,643.42x = 384,645.64 × 188,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,643.42x = 72,360,307,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,360,307,088.08/278,643.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,687.84

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