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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,641.72, 417,962.53 and 68,277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,641.72, 417,962.53 and 68,277.84 is: 102,416.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,641.72 : 417,962.53 = 68,277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,641.72/417,962.53 = 68,277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,641.72x = 417,962.53 × 68,277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,641.72x = 28,537,578,749.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,537,578,749.34/278,641.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,416.75

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