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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,869.10, 418,303.65 and 91,856.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,869.10, 418,303.65 and 91,856.30 is: 137,784.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,869.10 : 418,303.65 = 91,856.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,869.10/418,303.65 = 91,856.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,869.10x = 418,303.65 × 91,856.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,869.10x = 38,423,825,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,423,825,565.50/278,869.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,784.45

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