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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,258.64, 417,045.90 and 128,290.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,258.64, 417,045.90 and 128,290.76 is: 192,278.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,258.64 : 417,045.90 = 128,290.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,258.64/417,045.90 = 128,290.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,258.64x = 417,045.90 × 128,290.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,258.64x = 53,503,135,465.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,503,135,465.88/278,258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,278.43

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