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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,744.46, 418,092.08 and 101,253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,744.46, 418,092.08 and 101,253.02 is: 151,870.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,744.46 : 418,092.08 = 101,253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,744.46/418,092.08 = 101,253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,744.46x = 418,092.08 × 101,253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,744.46x = 42,333,085,738.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,333,085,738.08/278,744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,870.59

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