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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,463.60, 417,695.40 and 68,098.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,463.60, 417,695.40 and 68,098.80 is: 102,148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,463.60 : 417,695.40 = 68,098.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,463.60/417,695.40 = 68,098.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,463.60x = 417,695.40 × 68,098.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,463.60x = 28,444,555,505.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,444,555,505.52/278,463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,148.20

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