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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,030.26, 415,519.47 and 119,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,030.26, 415,519.47 and 119,229.30 is: 178,832.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,030.26 : 415,519.47 = 119,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,030.26/415,519.47 = 119,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,030.26x = 415,519.47 × 119,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,030.26x = 49,542,095,544.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,542,095,544.47/277,030.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,832.79

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