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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,881.60, 418,322.40 and 68,516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,881.60, 418,322.40 and 68,516.80 is: 102,775.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,881.60 : 418,322.40 = 68,516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,881.60/418,322.40 = 68,516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,881.60x = 418,322.40 × 68,516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,881.60x = 28,662,112,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,662,112,216.32/278,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,775.20

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