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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,096.70, 414,145.05 and 248,977.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,096.70, 414,145.05 and 248,977.90 is: 373,466.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,096.70 : 414,145.05 = 248,977.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,096.70/414,145.05 = 248,977.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,096.70x = 414,145.05 × 248,977.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,096.70x = 103,112,964,844.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,112,964,844.40/276,096.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,466.85

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