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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,997.92, 384,486.21 and 202,384.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,997.92, 384,486.21 and 202,384.88 is: 278,906.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,997.92 : 384,486.21 = 202,384.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,997.92/384,486.21 = 202,384.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,997.92x = 384,486.21 × 202,384.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,997.92x = 77,814,195,472.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,814,195,472.50/278,997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,906.01

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