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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,733.02, 384,811.14 and 183,516.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,733.02, 384,811.14 and 183,516.50 is: 253,357.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,733.02 : 384,811.14 = 183,516.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,733.02/384,811.14 = 183,516.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,733.02x = 384,811.14 × 183,516.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,733.02x = 70,619,193,573.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,619,193,573.81/278,733.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,357.83

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