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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,054.86, 417,140.61 and 120,305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,054.86, 417,140.61 and 120,305.74 is: 180,483.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,054.86 : 417,140.61 = 120,305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,054.86/417,140.61 = 120,305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,054.86x = 417,140.61 × 120,305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,054.86x = 50,184,409,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,184,409,770.10/278,054.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,483.84

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