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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,148.88, 411,256.14 and 96,619.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,148.88, 411,256.14 and 96,619.14 is: 144,940.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,148.88 : 411,256.14 = 96,619.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,148.88/411,256.14 = 96,619.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,148.88x = 411,256.14 × 96,619.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,148.88x = 39,735,214,566.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,735,214,566.52/274,148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,940.28

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