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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,873.58, 415,018.77 and 143,612.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,873.58, 415,018.77 and 143,612.38 is: 215,267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,873.58 : 415,018.77 = 143,612.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,873.58/415,018.77 = 143,612.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,873.58x = 415,018.77 × 143,612.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,873.58x = 59,601,833,304.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,601,833,304.37/276,873.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,267.32

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