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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,703.10, 418,030.35 and 91,714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,703.10, 418,030.35 and 91,714.60 is: 137,563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,703.10 : 418,030.35 = 91,714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,703.10/418,030.35 = 91,714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,703.10x = 418,030.35 × 91,714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,703.10x = 38,339,486,338.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,339,486,338.11/278,703.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,563.90

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