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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,314.60, 417,447.60 and 91,326.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,314.60, 417,447.60 and 91,326.10 is: 136,981.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,314.60 : 417,447.60 = 91,326.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,314.60/417,447.60 = 91,326.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,314.60x = 417,447.60 × 91,326.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,314.60x = 38,123,861,262.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,123,861,262.36/278,314.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,981.18

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