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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,310.07, 417,205.35 and 109,831.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,310.07, 417,205.35 and 109,831.78 is: 164,645.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,310.07 : 417,205.35 = 109,831.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,310.07/417,205.35 = 109,831.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,310.07x = 417,205.35 × 109,831.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,310.07x = 45,822,406,216.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,822,406,216.02/278,310.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,645.16

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