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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,647.20, 417,970.80 and 68,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,647.20, 417,970.80 and 68,287.20 is: 102,430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,647.20 : 417,970.80 = 68,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,647.20/417,970.80 = 68,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,647.20x = 417,970.80 × 68,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,647.20x = 28,542,055,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,542,055,613.76/278,647.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,430.80

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