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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,181, 417,341.43 and 128,527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,181, 417,341.43 and 128,527.20 is: 192,823.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,181 : 417,341.43 = 128,527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,181/417,341.43 = 128,527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,181x = 417,341.43 × 128,527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,181x = 53,639,725,441.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,639,725,441.90/278,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,823.11

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