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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,284.52, 414,558 and 143,139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,284.52, 414,558 and 143,139.96 is: 214,777.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,284.52 : 414,558 = 143,139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,284.52/414,558 = 143,139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,284.52x = 414,558 × 143,139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,284.52x = 59,339,815,537.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,339,815,537.68/276,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,777.92

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