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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,317.92, 417,134.72 and 128,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,317.92, 417,134.72 and 128,350 is: 192,367.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,317.92 : 417,134.72 = 128,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,317.92/417,134.72 = 128,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,317.92x = 417,134.72 × 128,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,317.92x = 53,539,241,312
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,539,241,312/278,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,367.21

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