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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,109.84, 416,735.41 and 187,798.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,109.84, 416,735.41 and 187,798.62 is: 281,408.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,109.84 : 416,735.41 = 187,798.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,109.84/416,735.41 = 187,798.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,109.84x = 416,735.41 × 187,798.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,109.84x = 78,262,334,903.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,262,334,903.13/278,109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,408.00

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