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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,085.22, 417,248.06 and 118,196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,085.22, 417,248.06 and 118,196.28 is: 177,345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,085.22 : 417,248.06 = 118,196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,085.22/417,248.06 = 118,196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,085.22x = 417,248.06 × 118,196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,085.22x = 49,317,167,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,317,167,938.24/278,085.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,345.52

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