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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,754.04, 416,650.50 and 137,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,754.04, 416,650.50 and 137,475 is: 206,222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,754.04 : 416,650.50 = 137,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,754.04/416,650.50 = 137,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,754.04x = 416,650.50 × 137,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,754.04x = 57,279,027,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,279,027,487.50/277,754.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,222.12

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