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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,773.92, 418,012.65 and 110,287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,773.92, 418,012.65 and 110,287.44 is: 165,372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,773.92 : 418,012.65 = 110,287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,773.92/418,012.65 = 110,287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,773.92x = 418,012.65 × 110,287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,773.92x = 46,101,545,056.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,101,545,056.12/278,773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,372.52

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