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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,717.50, 418,145.70 and 81,725.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,717.50, 418,145.70 and 81,725.50 is: 122,608.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,717.50 : 418,145.70 = 81,725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,717.50/418,145.70 = 81,725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,717.50x = 418,145.70 × 81,725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,717.50x = 34,173,166,405.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,173,166,405.35/278,717.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,608.61

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