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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,816.99, 417,990.35 and 120,926.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,816.99, 417,990.35 and 120,926.52 is: 181,287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,816.99 : 417,990.35 = 120,926.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,816.99/417,990.35 = 120,926.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,816.99x = 417,990.35 × 120,926.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,816.99x = 50,546,117,814.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,546,117,814.45/278,816.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,287.80

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