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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,947.85, 385,046.75 and 165,769.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,947.85, 385,046.75 and 165,769.25 is: 228,820.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,947.85 : 385,046.75 = 165,769.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,947.85/385,046.75 = 165,769.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,947.85x = 385,046.75 × 165,769.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,947.85x = 63,828,910,133.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,828,910,133.59/278,947.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,820.23

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