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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,715.79, 416,593.13 and 137,436.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,715.79, 416,593.13 and 137,436.75 is: 206,164.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,715.79 : 416,593.13 = 137,436.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,715.79/416,593.13 = 137,436.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,715.79x = 416,593.13 × 137,436.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,715.79x = 57,255,205,172.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,255,205,172.34/277,715.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,164.75

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