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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,882.60, 418,323.90 and 91,869.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,882.60, 418,323.90 and 91,869.80 is: 137,804.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,882.60 : 418,323.90 = 91,869.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,882.60/418,323.90 = 91,869.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,882.60x = 418,323.90 × 91,869.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,882.60x = 38,431,333,028.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,431,333,028.22/278,882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,804.70

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