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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,715.33, 384,561.27 and 163,998.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,715.33, 384,561.27 and 163,998.95 is: 226,279.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,715.33 : 384,561.27 = 163,998.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,715.33/384,561.27 = 163,998.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,715.33x = 384,561.27 × 163,998.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,715.33x = 63,067,642,567.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,067,642,567.86/278,715.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,279.78

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