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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,948.48, 418,399.02 and 110,422.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,948.48, 418,399.02 and 110,422.98 is: 165,625.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,948.48 : 418,399.02 = 110,422.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,948.48/418,399.02 = 110,422.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,948.48x = 418,399.02 × 110,422.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,948.48x = 46,200,866,617.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,200,866,617.48/278,948.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,625.09

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