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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,030.44, 417,074.82 and 91,056.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,030.44, 417,074.82 and 91,056.52 is: 136,594.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,030.44 : 417,074.82 = 91,056.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,030.44/417,074.82 = 91,056.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,030.44x = 417,074.82 × 91,056.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,030.44x = 37,977,381,688.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,977,381,688.83/278,030.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,594.33

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