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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,795.64, 418,144.10 and 126,957.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,795.64, 418,144.10 and 126,957.92 is: 190,414.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,795.64 : 418,144.10 = 126,957.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,795.64/418,144.10 = 126,957.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,795.64x = 418,144.10 × 126,957.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,795.64x = 53,086,705,196.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,086,705,196.27/278,795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,414.40

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