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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,318.92, 417,136.22 and 128,351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,318.92, 417,136.22 and 128,351 is: 192,368.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,318.92 : 417,136.22 = 128,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,318.92/417,136.22 = 128,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,318.92x = 417,136.22 × 128,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,318.92x = 53,539,850,973.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,539,850,973.22/278,318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,368.71

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