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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,689.60, 418,034.40 and 173,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,689.60, 418,034.40 and 173,713.60 is: 260,570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,689.60 : 418,034.40 = 173,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,689.60/418,034.40 = 173,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,689.60x = 418,034.40 × 173,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,689.60x = 72,618,260,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,618,260,547.84/278,689.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,570.40

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