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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,889.60, 418,334.40 and 101,402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,889.60, 418,334.40 and 101,402.40 is: 152,103.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,889.60 : 418,334.40 = 101,402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,889.60/418,334.40 = 101,402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,889.60x = 418,334.40 × 101,402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,889.60x = 42,420,112,162.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,420,112,162.56/278,889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,103.60

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