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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,284.41, 417,459.42 and 88,678.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,284.41, 417,459.42 and 88,678.80 is: 133,028.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,284.41 : 417,459.42 = 88,678.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,284.41/417,459.42 = 88,678.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,284.41x = 417,459.42 × 88,678.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,284.41x = 37,019,800,414.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,019,800,414.30/278,284.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,028.65

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