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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,797.41, 418,406.43 and 129,142.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,797.41, 418,406.43 and 129,142.70 is: 193,811.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,797.41 : 418,406.43 = 129,142.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,797.41/418,406.43 = 129,142.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,797.41x = 418,406.43 × 129,142.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,797.41x = 54,034,133,975.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,034,133,975.53/278,797.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,811.46

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