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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,446.18, 417,668.79 and 100,952.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,446.18, 417,668.79 and 100,952.90 is: 151,429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,446.18 : 417,668.79 = 100,952.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,446.18/417,668.79 = 100,952.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,446.18x = 417,668.79 × 100,952.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,446.18x = 42,164,875,589.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,164,875,589.99/278,446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,429.18

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