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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,545.70, 417,846.18 and 101,066.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,545.70, 417,846.18 and 101,066.54 is: 151,609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,545.70 : 417,846.18 = 101,066.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,545.70/417,846.18 = 101,066.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,545.70x = 417,846.18 × 101,066.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,545.70x = 42,230,267,664.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,230,267,664.82/278,545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,609.84

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