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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,620.72, 418,001.82 and 128,968.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,620.72, 418,001.82 and 128,968.96 is: 193,486.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,620.72 : 418,001.82 = 128,968.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,620.72/418,001.82 = 128,968.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,620.72x = 418,001.82 × 128,968.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,620.72x = 53,909,260,003.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,909,260,003.51/278,620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,486.18

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