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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,913.92, 418,125.50 and 110,552.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,913.92, 418,125.50 and 110,552.42 is: 165,731.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,913.92 : 418,125.50 = 110,552.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,913.92/418,125.50 = 110,552.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,913.92x = 418,125.50 × 110,552.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,913.92x = 46,224,783,245.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,224,783,245.32/278,913.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,731.36

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