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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,885.12, 418,379.52 and 112,789.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,885.12, 418,379.52 and 112,789.76 is: 169,205.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,885.12 : 418,379.52 = 112,789.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,885.12/418,379.52 = 112,789.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,885.12x = 418,379.52 × 112,789.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,885.12x = 47,188,925,649.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,188,925,649.72/278,885.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,205.61

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