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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,924.64, 418,151.16 and 121,033.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,924.64, 418,151.16 and 121,033.68 is: 181,448.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,924.64 : 418,151.16 = 121,033.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,924.64/418,151.16 = 121,033.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,924.64x = 418,151.16 × 121,033.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,924.64x = 50,610,373,691.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,610,373,691.07/278,924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,448.20

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