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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,714.33, 384,785.36 and 183,497.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,714.33, 384,785.36 and 183,497.81 is: 253,332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,714.33 : 384,785.36 = 183,497.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,714.33/384,785.36 = 183,497.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,714.33x = 384,785.36 × 183,497.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,714.33x = 70,607,272,300.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,607,272,300.77/278,714.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,332.05

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