Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,356.69, 416,295.05 and 144,331.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 277,356.69, 416,295.05 and 144,331.20 is: 216,632.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,356.69 : 416,295.05 = 144,331.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,356.69/416,295.05 = 144,331.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,356.69x = 416,295.05 × 144,331.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,356.69x = 60,084,363,398.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,084,363,398.90/277,356.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,632.10
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