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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,113, 411,229.98 and 116,476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,113, 411,229.98 and 116,476.20 is: 174,740.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,113 : 411,229.98 = 116,476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,113/411,229.98 = 116,476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,113x = 411,229.98 × 116,476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,113x = 47,898,505,396.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,898,505,396.48/274,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,740.00

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