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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,295.48, 417,065.76 and 128,205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,295.48, 417,065.76 and 128,205.72 is: 192,134.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,295.48 : 417,065.76 = 128,205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,295.48/417,065.76 = 128,205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,295.48x = 417,065.76 × 128,205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,295.48x = 53,470,216,048.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,470,216,048.15/278,295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,134.69

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