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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,075.58, 414,863.78 and 143,675.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,075.58, 414,863.78 and 143,675.41 is: 215,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,075.58 : 414,863.78 = 143,675.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,075.58/414,863.78 = 143,675.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,075.58x = 414,863.78 × 143,675.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,075.58x = 59,605,723,685.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,605,723,685.65/277,075.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,124.42

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