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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,943.66, 418,418.44 and 110,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,943.66, 418,418.44 and 110,505 is: 165,758.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,943.66 : 418,418.44 = 110,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,943.66/418,418.44 = 110,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,943.66x = 418,418.44 × 110,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,943.66x = 46,237,329,712.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,237,329,712.20/278,943.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,758.67

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