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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,660.58, 417,989.79 and 101,166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,660.58, 417,989.79 and 101,166.90 is: 151,749.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,660.58 : 417,989.79 = 101,166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,660.58/417,989.79 = 101,166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,660.58x = 417,989.79 × 101,166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,660.58x = 42,286,731,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,286,731,285.95/278,660.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,749.96

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