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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,300.80, 417,681.60 and 128,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,300.80, 417,681.60 and 128,771.20 is: 193,263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,300.80 : 417,681.60 = 128,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,300.80/417,681.60 = 128,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,300.80x = 417,681.60 × 128,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,300.80x = 53,785,360,849.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,785,360,849.92/278,300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,263.41

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