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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,045.40, 417,068.10 and 159,947.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,045.40, 417,068.10 and 159,947.40 is: 239,921.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,045.40 : 417,068.10 = 159,947.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,045.40/417,068.10 = 159,947.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,045.40x = 417,068.10 × 159,947.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,045.40x = 66,708,958,217.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,708,958,217.94/278,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,921.10

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