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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,701.60, 417,809.40 and 189,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,701.60, 417,809.40 and 189,666.40 is: 284,334.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,701.60 : 417,809.40 = 189,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,701.60/417,809.40 = 189,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,701.60x = 417,809.40 × 189,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,701.60x = 79,244,404,784.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,244,404,784.16/278,701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,334.23

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