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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,950.64, 418,190.76 and 121,060.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,950.64, 418,190.76 and 121,060.12 is: 181,488.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,950.64 : 418,190.76 = 121,060.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,950.64/418,190.76 = 121,060.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,950.64x = 418,190.76 × 121,060.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,950.64x = 50,626,223,588.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,626,223,588.49/278,950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,488.11

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