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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,892.32, 415,161.04 and 116,924.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,892.32, 415,161.04 and 116,924.92 is: 175,312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,892.32 : 415,161.04 = 116,924.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,892.32/415,161.04 = 116,924.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,892.32x = 415,161.04 × 116,924.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,892.32x = 48,542,671,389.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,542,671,389.12/276,892.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,312.45

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