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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,864.12, 384,888.36 and 165,665

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,864.12, 384,888.36 and 165,665 is: 228,650.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,864.12 : 384,888.36 = 165,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,864.12/384,888.36 = 165,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,864.12x = 384,888.36 × 165,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,864.12x = 63,762,530,159.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,762,530,159.40/278,864.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,650.89

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