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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,513.98, 417,703.77 and 128,610.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,513.98, 417,703.77 and 128,610.18 is: 192,884.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,513.98 : 417,703.77 = 128,610.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,513.98/417,703.77 = 128,610.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,513.98x = 417,703.77 × 128,610.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,513.98x = 53,720,957,046.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,720,957,046.38/278,513.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,884.24

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