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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,624.64, 417,936.96 and 112,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,624.64, 417,936.96 and 112,296 is: 168,444

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,624.64 : 417,936.96 = 112,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,624.64/417,936.96 = 112,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,624.64x = 417,936.96 × 112,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,624.64x = 46,932,648,860.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,932,648,860.16/278,624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,444

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