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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,675.66, 413,675.99 and 115,779.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,675.66, 413,675.99 and 115,779.65 is: 173,737.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,675.66 : 413,675.99 = 115,779.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,675.66/413,675.99 = 115,779.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,675.66x = 413,675.99 × 115,779.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,675.66x = 47,895,260,756.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,895,260,756.71/275,675.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,737.72

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