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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,029.10, 414,506.85 and 183,717.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,029.10, 414,506.85 and 183,717.10 is: 274,888.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,029.10 : 414,506.85 = 183,717.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,029.10/414,506.85 = 183,717.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,029.10x = 414,506.85 × 183,717.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,029.10x = 76,151,996,412.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,151,996,412.14/277,029.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,888.08

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