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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,133.60, 416,908.80 and 109,588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,133.60, 416,908.80 and 109,588.80 is: 164,268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,133.60 : 416,908.80 = 109,588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,133.60/416,908.80 = 109,588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,133.60x = 416,908.80 × 109,588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,133.60x = 45,688,535,101.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,688,535,101.44/278,133.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,268.31

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