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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,723.04, 417,798.48 and 110,174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,723.04, 417,798.48 and 110,174.88 is: 165,149.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,723.04 : 417,798.48 = 110,174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,723.04/417,798.48 = 110,174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,723.04x = 417,798.48 × 110,174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,723.04x = 46,030,897,398.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,030,897,398.18/278,723.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,149.24

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