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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,844.95, 414,889.86 and 141,625.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,844.95, 414,889.86 and 141,625.91 is: 212,245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,844.95 : 414,889.86 = 141,625.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,844.95/414,889.86 = 141,625.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,844.95x = 414,889.86 × 141,625.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,844.95x = 58,759,155,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,759,155,707.76/276,844.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,245.72

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