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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,261.22, 417,309.75 and 118,336.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,261.22, 417,309.75 and 118,336.85 is: 177,470.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,261.22 : 417,309.75 = 118,336.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,261.22/417,309.75 = 118,336.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,261.22x = 417,309.75 × 118,336.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,261.22x = 49,383,121,289.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,383,121,289.29/278,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,470.37

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