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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,219.16, 411,278.31 and 124,423.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,219.16, 411,278.31 and 124,423.43 is: 186,612.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,219.16 : 411,278.31 = 124,423.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,219.16/411,278.31 = 124,423.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,219.16x = 411,278.31 × 124,423.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,219.16x = 51,172,655,958.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,172,655,958.41/274,219.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,612.26

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