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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,764.76, 416,666.76 and 137,485.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,764.76, 416,666.76 and 137,485.72 is: 206,238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,764.76 : 416,666.76 = 137,485.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,764.76/416,666.76 = 137,485.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,764.76x = 416,666.76 × 137,485.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,764.76x = 57,285,729,498.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,285,729,498.67/277,764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,238.29

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