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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,930.72, 415,451.76 and 99,451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,930.72, 415,451.76 and 99,451.68 is: 149,197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,930.72 : 415,451.76 = 99,451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,930.72/415,451.76 = 99,451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,930.72x = 415,451.76 × 99,451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,930.72x = 41,317,375,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,317,375,490.96/276,930.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,197.52

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