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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,558.29, 414,881.17 and 99,061.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,558.29, 414,881.17 and 99,061.37 is: 148,607.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,558.29 : 414,881.17 = 99,061.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,558.29/414,881.17 = 99,061.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,558.29x = 414,881.17 × 99,061.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,558.29x = 41,098,696,878.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,098,696,878.37/276,558.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,607.72

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