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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,187.54, 417,176.55 and 100,650.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,187.54, 417,176.55 and 100,650.66 is: 150,938.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,187.54 : 417,176.55 = 100,650.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,187.54/417,176.55 = 100,650.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,187.54x = 417,176.55 × 100,650.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,187.54x = 41,989,095,094.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,989,095,094.02/278,187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,938.09

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