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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,951.81, 418,605.91 and 101,441.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,951.81, 418,605.91 and 101,441.93 is: 152,227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,951.81 : 418,605.91 = 101,441.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,951.81/418,605.91 = 101,441.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,951.81x = 418,605.91 × 101,441.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,951.81x = 42,464,189,073.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,464,189,073.17/278,951.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,227.69

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