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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,638.72, 417,958.03 and 68,274.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,638.72, 417,958.03 and 68,274.84 is: 102,412.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,638.72 : 417,958.03 = 68,274.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,638.72/417,958.03 = 68,274.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,638.72x = 417,958.03 × 68,274.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,638.72x = 28,536,017,624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,536,017,624.97/278,638.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,412.25

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