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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,415.59, 417,623.36 and 100,922.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,415.59, 417,623.36 and 100,922.76 is: 151,384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,415.59 : 417,623.36 = 100,922.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,415.59/417,623.36 = 100,922.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,415.59x = 417,623.36 × 100,922.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,415.59x = 42,147,701,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,147,701,627.06/278,415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,384.13

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