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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,799.66, 418,409.80 and 129,144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,799.66, 418,409.80 and 129,144.95 is: 193,814.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,799.66 : 418,409.80 = 129,144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,799.66/418,409.80 = 129,144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,799.66x = 418,409.80 × 129,144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,799.66x = 54,035,512,700.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,035,512,700.51/278,799.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,814.84

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