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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,259.20, 411,388.08 and 87,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,259.20, 411,388.08 and 87,270.16 is: 130,905.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,259.20 : 411,388.08 = 87,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,259.20/411,388.08 = 87,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,259.20x = 411,388.08 × 87,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,259.20x = 35,901,903,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,901,903,563.69/274,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,905.01

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