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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,051.36, 417,135.36 and 120,302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,051.36, 417,135.36 and 120,302.24 is: 180,478.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,051.36 : 417,135.36 = 120,302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,051.36/417,135.36 = 120,302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,051.36x = 417,135.36 × 120,302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,051.36x = 50,182,318,191.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,182,318,191.21/278,051.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,478.59

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