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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,597.86, 417,891.93 and 68,237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,597.86, 417,891.93 and 68,237.62 is: 102,355.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,597.86 : 417,891.93 = 68,237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,597.86/417,891.93 = 68,237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,597.86x = 417,891.93 × 68,237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,597.86x = 28,515,950,720.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,515,950,720.41/278,597.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,355.24

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