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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,443.11, 417,863.81 and 118,631.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,443.11, 417,863.81 and 118,631.04 is: 178,031.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,443.11 : 417,863.81 = 118,631.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,443.11/417,863.81 = 118,631.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,443.11x = 417,863.81 × 118,631.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,443.11x = 49,571,617,765.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,571,617,765.51/278,443.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,031.40

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