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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,237.60, 417,458.80 and 112,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,237.60, 417,458.80 and 112,042.40 is: 168,104.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,237.60 : 417,458.80 = 112,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,237.60/417,458.80 = 112,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,237.60x = 417,458.80 × 112,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,237.60x = 46,773,085,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,773,085,853.12/278,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,104.84

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