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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,881.85, 384,748.29 and 206,458.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,881.85, 384,748.29 and 206,458.09 is: 284,831.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,881.85 : 384,748.29 = 206,458.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,881.85/384,748.29 = 206,458.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,881.85x = 384,748.29 × 206,458.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,881.85x = 79,434,397,084.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,434,397,084.17/278,881.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,831.72

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