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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,278.87, 411,270.37 and 124,437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,278.87, 411,270.37 and 124,437.40 is: 186,588.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,278.87 : 411,270.37 = 124,437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,278.87/411,270.37 = 124,437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,278.87x = 411,270.37 × 124,437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,278.87x = 51,177,414,917.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,177,414,917.65/274,278.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,588.98

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