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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,670.20, 418,005.30 and 68,310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,670.20, 418,005.30 and 68,310.20 is: 102,465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,670.20 : 418,005.30 = 68,310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,670.20/418,005.30 = 68,310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,670.20x = 418,005.30 × 68,310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,670.20x = 28,554,025,644.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,554,025,644.06/278,670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,465.30

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