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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,948.85, 385,048.13 and 165,770.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,948.85, 385,048.13 and 165,770.25 is: 228,821.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,948.85 : 385,048.13 = 165,770.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,948.85/385,048.13 = 165,770.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,948.85x = 385,048.13 × 165,770.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,948.85x = 63,829,524,772.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,829,524,772.13/278,948.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,821.61

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