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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,945.85, 385,044 and 165,767.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,945.85, 385,044 and 165,767.25 is: 228,817.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,945.85 : 385,044 = 165,767.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,945.85/385,044 = 165,767.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,945.85x = 385,044 × 165,767.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,945.85x = 63,827,685,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,827,685,009/278,945.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,817.47

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