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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,983.59, 413,962.97 and 96,195.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,983.59, 413,962.97 and 96,195.79 is: 144,289.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,983.59 : 413,962.97 = 96,195.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,983.59/413,962.97 = 96,195.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,983.59x = 413,962.97 × 96,195.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,983.59x = 39,821,494,966.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,821,494,966.37/275,983.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,289.36

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