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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,405.36, 417,604.44 and 68,045.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,405.36, 417,604.44 and 68,045.12 is: 102,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,405.36 : 417,604.44 = 68,045.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,405.36/417,604.44 = 68,045.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,405.36x = 417,604.44 × 68,045.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,405.36x = 28,415,944,232.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,415,944,232.33/278,405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,066.80

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