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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,055.58, 416,802.94 and 109,510.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,055.58, 416,802.94 and 109,510.78 is: 164,155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,055.58 : 416,802.94 = 109,510.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,055.58/416,802.94 = 109,510.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,055.58x = 416,802.94 × 109,510.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,055.58x = 45,644,415,065.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,644,415,065.69/278,055.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,155.72

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