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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,827.47, 418,006.08 and 120,937.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,827.47, 418,006.08 and 120,937.01 is: 181,303.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,827.47 : 418,006.08 = 120,937.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,827.47/418,006.08 = 120,937.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,827.47x = 418,006.08 × 120,937.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,827.47x = 50,552,403,386.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,552,403,386.99/278,827.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,303.53

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