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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,299.84, 417,513.44 and 120,554.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,299.84, 417,513.44 and 120,554.56 is: 180,859.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,299.84 : 417,513.44 = 120,554.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,299.84/417,513.44 = 120,554.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,299.84x = 417,513.44 × 120,554.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,299.84x = 50,333,149,053.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,333,149,053.29/278,299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,859.43

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