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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,278.30, 411,269.52 and 124,436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,278.30, 411,269.52 and 124,436.84 is: 186,588.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,278.30 : 411,269.52 = 124,436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,278.30/411,269.52 = 124,436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,278.30x = 411,269.52 × 124,436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,278.30x = 51,177,077,867.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,177,077,867.41/274,278.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,588.14

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