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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,932.52, 418,389.06 and 89,390.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,932.52, 418,389.06 and 89,390.09 is: 134,082.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,932.52 : 418,389.06 = 89,390.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,932.52/418,389.06 = 89,390.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,932.52x = 418,389.06 × 89,390.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,932.52x = 37,399,835,728.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,399,835,728.42/278,932.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,082.02

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