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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,894.59, 418,308.17 and 76,507.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,894.59, 418,308.17 and 76,507.18 is: 114,751.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,894.59 : 418,308.17 = 76,507.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,894.59/418,308.17 = 76,507.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,894.59x = 418,308.17 × 76,507.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,894.59x = 32,003,577,029.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,003,577,029.35/278,894.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,751.52

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