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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,969.28, 418,356.96 and 119,038.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,969.28, 418,356.96 and 119,038.74 is: 178,516.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,969.28 : 418,356.96 = 119,038.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,969.28/418,356.96 = 119,038.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,969.28x = 418,356.96 × 119,038.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,969.28x = 49,800,685,388.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,800,685,388.63/278,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,516.74

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