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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,952.63, 418,425.30 and 68,592.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,952.63, 418,425.30 and 68,592.39 is: 102,887.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,952.63 : 418,425.30 = 68,592.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,952.63/418,425.30 = 68,592.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,952.63x = 418,425.30 × 68,592.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,952.63x = 28,700,791,363.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,700,791,363.47/278,952.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,887.69

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