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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,279.76, 414,807.36 and 141,440.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,279.76, 414,807.36 and 141,440.14 is: 212,358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,279.76 : 414,807.36 = 141,440.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,279.76/414,807.36 = 141,440.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,279.76x = 414,807.36 × 141,440.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,279.76x = 58,670,411,071.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,670,411,071.43/276,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,358.70

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