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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,111.26, 418,665.98 and 76,707.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,111.26, 418,665.98 and 76,707.65 is: 115,061.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,111.26 : 418,665.98 = 76,707.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,111.26/418,665.98 = 76,707.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,111.26x = 418,665.98 × 76,707.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,111.26x = 32,114,884,699.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,114,884,699.18/279,111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,061.23

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