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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,672.40, 418,008.60 and 194,691.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,672.40, 418,008.60 and 194,691.60 is: 292,037.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,672.40 : 418,008.60 = 194,691.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,672.40/418,008.60 = 194,691.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,672.40x = 418,008.60 × 194,691.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,672.40x = 81,382,763,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,382,763,147.76/278,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,037.40

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