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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,205.96, 416,752.38 and 128,241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,205.96, 416,752.38 and 128,241.12 is: 192,105.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,205.96 : 416,752.38 = 128,241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,205.96/416,752.38 = 128,241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,205.96x = 416,752.38 × 128,241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,205.96x = 53,444,791,973.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,444,791,973.87/278,205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,105.13

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