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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,597.65, 416,550.44 and 135,444.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,597.65, 416,550.44 and 135,444.09 is: 203,241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,597.65 : 416,550.44 = 135,444.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,597.65/416,550.44 = 135,444.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,597.65x = 416,550.44 × 135,444.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,597.65x = 56,419,295,284.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,419,295,284.90/277,597.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,241.26

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