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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,646.64, 384,650.09 and 188,125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,646.64, 384,650.09 and 188,125.23 is: 259,692.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,646.64 : 384,650.09 = 188,125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,646.64/384,650.09 = 188,125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,646.64x = 384,650.09 × 188,125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,646.64x = 72,362,386,650.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,362,386,650.77/278,646.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,692.30

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