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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,308.92, 417,121.22 and 128,341.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,308.92, 417,121.22 and 128,341.02 is: 192,353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,308.92 : 417,121.22 = 128,341.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,308.92/417,121.22 = 128,341.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,308.92x = 417,121.22 × 128,341.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,308.92x = 53,533,762,838.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,533,762,838.44/278,308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,353.74

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