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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,114.86, 417,184.42 and 136,079.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,114.86, 417,184.42 and 136,079.73 is: 204,125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,114.86 : 417,184.42 = 136,079.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,114.86/417,184.42 = 136,079.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,114.86x = 417,184.42 × 136,079.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,114.86x = 56,770,341,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,770,341,147.88/278,114.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,125.52

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