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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,159.60, 417,239.40 and 267,273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,159.60, 417,239.40 and 267,273.20 is: 400,909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,159.60 : 417,239.40 = 267,273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,159.60/417,239.40 = 267,273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,159.60x = 417,239.40 × 267,273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,159.60x = 111,516,909,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,516,909,604.08/278,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,909.80

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