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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,112.20, 417,071.10 and 144,948.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,112.20, 417,071.10 and 144,948.20 is: 217,371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,112.20 : 417,071.10 = 144,948.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,112.20/417,071.10 = 144,948.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,112.20x = 417,071.10 × 144,948.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,112.20x = 60,453,705,217.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,453,705,217.02/278,112.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,371.64

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