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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,911.76, 418,363.99 and 68,551.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,911.76, 418,363.99 and 68,551.52 is: 102,826.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,911.76 : 418,363.99 = 68,551.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,911.76/418,363.99 = 68,551.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,911.76x = 418,363.99 × 68,551.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,911.76x = 28,679,485,164.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,679,485,164.57/278,911.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,826.38

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