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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,852, 415,347.36 and 79,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,852, 415,347.36 and 79,860 is: 119,810.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,852 : 415,347.36 = 79,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,852/415,347.36 = 79,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,852x = 415,347.36 × 79,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,852x = 33,169,640,169.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,169,640,169.60/276,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,810.01

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