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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,383.32, 417,370.50 and 88,734.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,383.32, 417,370.50 and 88,734.54 is: 133,036.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,383.32 : 417,370.50 = 88,734.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,383.32/417,370.50 = 88,734.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,383.32x = 417,370.50 × 88,734.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,383.32x = 37,035,179,327.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,035,179,327.07/278,383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,036.63

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