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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,838.90, 418,271.31 and 91,852.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,838.90, 418,271.31 and 91,852.02 is: 137,782.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,838.90 : 418,271.31 = 91,852.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,838.90/418,271.31 = 91,852.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,838.90x = 418,271.31 × 91,852.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,838.90x = 38,419,064,731.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,419,064,731.55/278,838.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,782.30

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