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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,023.00, 416,952.74 and 118,097.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,023.00, 416,952.74 and 118,097.66 is: 177,111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,023.00 : 416,952.74 = 118,097.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,023.00/416,952.74 = 118,097.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,023.00x = 416,952.74 × 118,097.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,023.00x = 49,241,140,839.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,241,140,839.82/278,023.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,111.76

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