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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,114.10, 417,171.15 and 278,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,114.10, 417,171.15 and 278,114.10 is: 417,171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,114.10 : 417,171.15 = 278,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,114.10/417,171.15 = 278,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,114.10x = 417,171.15 × 278,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,114.10x = 116,021,178,928.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,021,178,928.22/278,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,171.15

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