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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,945.36, 418,473.72 and 145,885.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,945.36, 418,473.72 and 145,885.52 is: 218,857.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,945.36 : 418,473.72 = 145,885.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,945.36/418,473.72 = 145,885.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,945.36x = 418,473.72 × 145,885.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,945.36x = 61,049,256,248.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,049,256,248.53/278,945.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,857.40

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