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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,662.87, 384,714.15 and 183,446.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,662.87, 384,714.15 and 183,446.35 is: 253,260.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,662.87 : 384,714.15 = 183,446.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,662.87/384,714.15 = 183,446.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,662.87x = 384,714.15 × 183,446.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,662.87x = 70,574,404,687.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,574,404,687.28/278,662.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,260.89

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