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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,551.31, 417,777.55 and 126,713.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,551.31, 417,777.55 and 126,713.03 is: 190,047.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,551.31 : 417,777.55 = 126,713.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,551.31/417,777.55 = 126,713.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,551.31x = 417,777.55 × 126,713.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,551.31x = 52,937,856,820.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,937,856,820.81/278,551.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,047.06

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