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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,150.63, 417,566.55 and 183,460.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,150.63, 417,566.55 and 183,460.01 is: 275,414.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,150.63 : 417,566.55 = 183,460.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,150.63/417,566.55 = 183,460.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,150.63x = 417,566.55 × 183,460.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,150.63x = 76,606,764,387.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,606,764,387.62/278,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,414.67

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