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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,254.80, 417,612.60 and 128,725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,254.80, 417,612.60 and 128,725.20 is: 193,194.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,254.80 : 417,612.60 = 128,725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,254.80/417,612.60 = 128,725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,254.80x = 417,612.60 × 128,725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,254.80x = 53,757,265,457.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,757,265,457.52/278,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,194.39

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