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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,278.21, 411,269.39 and 124,436.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,278.21, 411,269.39 and 124,436.74 is: 186,587.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,278.21 : 411,269.39 = 124,436.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,278.21/411,269.39 = 124,436.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,278.21x = 411,269.39 × 124,436.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,278.21x = 51,177,020,503.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,177,020,503.03/274,278.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,587.99

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