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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,016.83, 410,980.42 and 96,482.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,016.83, 410,980.42 and 96,482.11 is: 144,707.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,016.83 : 410,980.42 = 96,482.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,016.83/410,980.42 = 96,482.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,016.83x = 410,980.42 × 96,482.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,016.83x = 39,652,255,794.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,652,255,794.18/274,016.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,707.38

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