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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,051.16, 416,787.84 and 118,229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,051.16, 416,787.84 and 118,229.70 is: 177,221.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,051.16 : 416,787.84 = 118,229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,051.16/416,787.84 = 118,229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,051.16x = 416,787.84 × 118,229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,051.16x = 49,276,701,286.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,276,701,286.85/278,051.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,221.71

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