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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,425.40, 417,638.10 and 100,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,425.40, 417,638.10 and 100,932.20 is: 151,398.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,425.40 : 417,638.10 = 100,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,425.40/417,638.10 = 100,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,425.40x = 417,638.10 × 100,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,425.40x = 42,153,132,236.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,153,132,236.82/278,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,398.30

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