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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,886.10, 418,329.15 and 91,873.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,886.10, 418,329.15 and 91,873.30 is: 137,809.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,886.10 : 418,329.15 = 91,873.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,886.10/418,329.15 = 91,873.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,886.10x = 418,329.15 × 91,873.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,886.10x = 38,433,279,496.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,433,279,496.70/278,886.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,809.95

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