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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,225.16, 411,287.30 and 124,429.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,225.16, 411,287.30 and 124,429.42 is: 186,621.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,225.16 : 411,287.30 = 124,429.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,225.16/411,287.30 = 124,429.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,225.16x = 411,287.30 × 124,429.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,225.16x = 51,176,240,192.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,176,240,192.37/274,225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,621.24

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