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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,167.28, 417,422.23 and 109,658.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,167.28, 417,422.23 and 109,658.93 is: 164,555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,167.28 : 417,422.23 = 109,658.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,167.28/417,422.23 = 109,658.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,167.28x = 417,422.23 × 109,658.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,167.28x = 45,774,073,012.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,774,073,012.90/278,167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,555.92

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