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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,126.56, 417,189.03 and 100,632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,126.56, 417,189.03 and 100,632.88 is: 150,949.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,126.56 : 417,189.03 = 100,632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,126.56/417,189.03 = 100,632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,126.56x = 417,189.03 × 100,632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,126.56x = 41,982,933,593.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,982,933,593.31/278,126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,949.03

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