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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,815, 415,251.66 and 127,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,815, 415,251.66 and 127,029.80 is: 190,558.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,815 : 415,251.66 = 127,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,815/415,251.66 = 127,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,815x = 415,251.66 × 127,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,815x = 52,749,335,319.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,749,335,319.47/276,815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,558.08

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