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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,874.60, 418,311.90 and 68,509.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,874.60, 418,311.90 and 68,509.80 is: 102,764.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,874.60 : 418,311.90 = 68,509.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,874.60/418,311.90 = 68,509.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,874.60x = 418,311.90 × 68,509.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,874.60x = 28,658,464,606.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,658,464,606.62/278,874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,764.70

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