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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,284.68, 417,456.72 and 91,296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,284.68, 417,456.72 and 91,296.72 is: 136,954.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,284.68 : 417,456.72 = 91,296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,284.68/417,456.72 = 91,296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,284.68x = 417,456.72 × 91,296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,284.68x = 38,112,429,277.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,112,429,277.96/278,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,954.82

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