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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,731.83, 418,098.00 and 68,369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,731.83, 418,098.00 and 68,369.77 is: 102,554.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,731.83 : 418,098.00 = 68,369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,731.83/418,098.00 = 68,369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,731.83x = 418,098.00 × 68,369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,731.83x = 28,585,264,876.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,585,264,876.47/278,731.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,554.72

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