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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,085.38, 416,980.44 and 128,248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,085.38, 416,980.44 and 128,248.54 is: 192,304.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,085.38 : 416,980.44 = 128,248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,085.38/416,980.44 = 128,248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,085.38x = 416,980.44 × 128,248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,085.38x = 53,477,131,596.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,477,131,596.11/278,085.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,304.73

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