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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,052.86, 417,137.61 and 120,303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,052.86, 417,137.61 and 120,303.74 is: 180,480.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,052.86 : 417,137.61 = 120,303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,052.86/417,137.61 = 120,303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,052.86x = 417,137.61 × 120,303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,052.86x = 50,183,214,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,183,214,577.66/278,052.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,480.84

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