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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,324.91, 417,486.24 and 100,790.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,324.91, 417,486.24 and 100,790.46 is: 151,185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,324.91 : 417,486.24 = 100,790.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,324.91/417,486.24 = 100,790.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,324.91x = 417,486.24 × 100,790.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,324.91x = 42,078,630,173.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,078,630,173.27/278,324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,185.28

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