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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,738.98, 384,777.48 and 188,217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,738.98, 384,777.48 and 188,217.52 is: 259,819.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,738.98 : 384,777.48 = 188,217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,738.98/384,777.48 = 188,217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,738.98x = 384,777.48 × 188,217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,738.98x = 72,421,863,037.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,421,863,037.45/278,738.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,819.65

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