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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,619.72, 418,000.32 and 128,967.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,619.72, 418,000.32 and 128,967.96 is: 193,484.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,619.72 : 418,000.32 = 128,967.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,619.72/418,000.32 = 128,967.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,619.72x = 418,000.32 × 128,967.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,619.72x = 53,908,648,549.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,908,648,549.75/278,619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,484.68

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