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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,116.79, 416,927.76 and 100,584.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,116.79, 416,927.76 and 100,584.33 is: 150,787.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,116.79 : 416,927.76 = 100,584.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,116.79/416,927.76 = 100,584.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,116.79x = 416,927.76 × 100,584.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,116.79x = 41,936,399,398.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,936,399,398.00/278,116.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,787.01

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