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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,414.89, 417,674.27 and 128,556.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,414.89, 417,674.27 and 128,556.18 is: 192,858.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,414.89 : 417,674.27 = 128,556.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,414.89/417,674.27 = 128,556.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,414.89x = 417,674.27 × 128,556.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,414.89x = 53,694,608,956.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,694,608,956.88/278,414.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,858.25

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