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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,260.64, 417,048.90 and 128,292.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,260.64, 417,048.90 and 128,292.76 is: 192,281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,260.64 : 417,048.90 = 128,292.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,260.64/417,048.90 = 128,292.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,260.64x = 417,048.90 × 128,292.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,260.64x = 53,504,354,435.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,504,354,435.96/278,260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,281.43

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