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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,578.62, 417,921.12 and 118,651.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,578.62, 417,921.12 and 118,651.14 is: 177,999.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,578.62 : 417,921.12 = 118,651.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,578.62/417,921.12 = 118,651.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,578.62x = 417,921.12 × 118,651.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,578.62x = 49,586,817,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,586,817,318.08/278,578.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,999.36

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