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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,350.40, 417,218.40 and 153,780.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,350.40, 417,218.40 and 153,780.80 is: 230,501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,350.40 : 417,218.40 = 153,780.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,350.40/417,218.40 = 153,780.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,350.40x = 417,218.40 × 153,780.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,350.40x = 64,160,179,326.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,160,179,326.72/278,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,501.48

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