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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,700.60, 417,807.90 and 189,665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,700.60, 417,807.90 and 189,665.40 is: 284,332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,700.60 : 417,807.90 = 189,665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,700.60/417,807.90 = 189,665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,700.60x = 417,807.90 × 189,665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,700.60x = 79,243,702,476.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,243,702,476.66/278,700.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,332.73

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