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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,113.97, 416,923.55 and 100,581.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,113.97, 416,923.55 and 100,581.51 is: 150,782.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,113.97 : 416,923.55 = 100,581.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,113.97/416,923.55 = 100,581.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,113.97x = 416,923.55 × 100,581.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,113.97x = 41,934,799,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,934,799,710.65/278,113.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,782.79

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