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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,996.20, 416,897.10 and 144,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,996.20, 416,897.10 and 144,832.20 is: 217,197.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,996.20 : 416,897.10 = 144,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,996.20/416,897.10 = 144,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,996.20x = 416,897.10 × 144,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,996.20x = 60,380,124,166.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,380,124,166.62/277,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,197.66

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