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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,552.68, 417,668.76 and 148,561.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,552.68, 417,668.76 and 148,561.11 is: 222,756.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,552.68 : 417,668.76 = 148,561.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,552.68/417,668.76 = 148,561.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,552.68x = 417,668.76 × 148,561.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,552.68x = 62,049,334,597.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,049,334,597.92/278,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,756.19

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