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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,701.60, 418,028.10 and 91,713.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,701.60, 418,028.10 and 91,713.10 is: 137,561.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,701.60 : 418,028.10 = 91,713.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,701.60/418,028.10 = 91,713.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,701.60x = 418,028.10 × 91,713.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,701.60x = 38,338,652,938.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,338,652,938.11/278,701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,561.65

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