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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,922.72, 495,492.72 and 278,168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,922.72, 495,492.72 and 278,168.96 is: 384,012.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,922.72 : 495,492.72 = 278,168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,922.72/495,492.72 = 278,168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,922.72x = 495,492.72 × 278,168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,922.72x = 137,830,694,609.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,830,694,609.97/358,922.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,012.18

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