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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,827.51, 418,240.42 and 79,148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,827.51, 418,240.42 and 79,148.06 is: 118,721.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,827.51 : 418,240.42 = 79,148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,827.51/418,240.42 = 79,148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,827.51x = 418,240.42 × 79,148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,827.51x = 33,102,919,001.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,102,919,001.12/278,827.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,721.86

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