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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,114.72, 416,924.67 and 100,582.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,114.72, 416,924.67 and 100,582.26 is: 150,783.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,114.72 : 416,924.67 = 100,582.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,114.72/416,924.67 = 100,582.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,114.72x = 416,924.67 × 100,582.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,114.72x = 41,935,225,558.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,935,225,558.35/278,114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,783.91

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