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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,897.47, 418,179.90 and 110,441.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,897.47, 418,179.90 and 110,441.97 is: 165,597.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,897.47 : 418,179.90 = 110,441.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,897.47/418,179.90 = 110,441.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,897.47x = 418,179.90 × 110,441.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,897.47x = 46,184,611,970.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,184,611,970.40/278,897.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,597.10

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