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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,823.26, 417,999.79 and 120,932.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,823.26, 417,999.79 and 120,932.80 is: 181,297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,823.26 : 417,999.79 = 120,932.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,823.26/417,999.79 = 120,932.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,823.26x = 417,999.79 × 120,932.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,823.26x = 50,549,884,110.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,549,884,110.28/278,823.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,297.23

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