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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,635.74, 418,101.23 and 120,974.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,635.74, 418,101.23 and 120,974.91 is: 181,526.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,635.74 : 418,101.23 = 120,974.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,635.74/418,101.23 = 120,974.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,635.74x = 418,101.23 × 120,974.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,635.74x = 50,579,758,670.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,579,758,670.14/278,635.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,526.46

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