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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,751.84, 384,678.64 and 164,034.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,751.84, 384,678.64 and 164,034.96 is: 226,368.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,751.84 : 384,678.64 = 164,034.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,751.84/384,678.64 = 164,034.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,751.84x = 384,678.64 × 164,034.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,751.84x = 63,100,745,325.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,100,745,325.25/278,751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,368.89

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