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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,732.70, 384,768.90 and 188,211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,732.70, 384,768.90 and 188,211.24 is: 259,811.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,732.70 : 384,768.90 = 188,211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,732.70/384,768.90 = 188,211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,732.70x = 384,768.90 × 188,211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,732.70x = 72,417,831,782.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,417,831,782.44/278,732.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,811.04

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