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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,883, 385,871.85 and 243,147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,883, 385,871.85 and 243,147.42 is: 336,426.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,883 : 385,871.85 = 243,147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,883/385,871.85 = 243,147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,883x = 385,871.85 × 243,147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,883x = 93,823,744,778.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,823,744,778.13/278,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,426.91

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