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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,666.70, 417,868.38 and 107,968.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,666.70, 417,868.38 and 107,968.38 is: 161,901.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,666.70 : 417,868.38 = 107,968.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,666.70/417,868.38 = 107,968.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,666.70x = 417,868.38 × 107,968.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,666.70x = 45,116,572,041.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,116,572,041.82/278,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,901.55

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