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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,948.75, 418,399.38 and 110,423.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,948.75, 418,399.38 and 110,423.25 is: 165,625.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,948.75 : 418,399.38 = 110,423.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,948.75/418,399.38 = 110,423.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,948.75x = 418,399.38 × 110,423.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,948.75x = 46,201,019,337.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,201,019,337.59/278,948.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,625.48

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