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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,103.15, 410,878.62 and 114,267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,103.15, 410,878.62 and 114,267.51 is: 171,286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,103.15 : 410,878.62 = 114,267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,103.15/410,878.62 = 114,267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,103.15x = 410,878.62 × 114,267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,103.15x = 46,950,076,819.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,950,076,819.64/274,103.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,286.17

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