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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,086.60, 417,129.90 and 100,599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,086.60, 417,129.90 and 100,599.40 is: 150,899.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,086.60 : 417,129.90 = 100,599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,086.60/417,129.90 = 100,599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,086.60x = 417,129.90 × 100,599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,086.60x = 41,963,017,662.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,963,017,662.06/278,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,899.10

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