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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,930.52, 418,386.06 and 89,388.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,930.52, 418,386.06 and 89,388.09 is: 134,079.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,930.52 : 418,386.06 = 89,388.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,930.52/418,386.06 = 89,388.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,930.52x = 418,386.06 × 89,388.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,930.52x = 37,398,730,786.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,398,730,786.03/278,930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,079.02

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