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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,709.87, 418,036.35 and 76,323.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,709.87, 418,036.35 and 76,323.99 is: 114,478.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,709.87 : 418,036.35 = 76,323.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,709.87/418,036.35 = 76,323.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,709.87x = 418,036.35 × 76,323.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,709.87x = 31,906,202,197.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,906,202,197.04/278,709.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,478.19

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