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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,901.26, 418,381.64 and 89,293.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,901.26, 418,381.64 and 89,293.83 is: 133,950.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,901.26 : 418,381.64 = 89,293.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,901.26/418,381.64 = 89,293.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,901.26x = 418,381.64 × 89,293.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,901.26x = 37,358,898,590.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,358,898,590.81/278,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,950.27

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