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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,887.06, 418,255.87 and 121,078

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,887.06, 418,255.87 and 121,078 is: 181,584.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,887.06 : 418,255.87 = 121,078 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,887.06/418,255.87 = 121,078/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,887.06x = 418,255.87 × 121,078
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,887.06x = 50,641,584,227.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,641,584,227.86/278,887.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,584.56

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