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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,963.24, 384,940.50 and 165,764.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,963.24, 384,940.50 and 165,764.12 is: 228,737.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,963.24 : 384,940.50 = 165,764.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,963.24/384,940.50 = 165,764.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,963.24x = 384,940.50 × 165,764.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,963.24x = 63,809,323,234.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,809,323,234.86/278,963.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,737.39

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