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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,278.96, 411,270.51 and 124,437.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,278.96, 411,270.51 and 124,437.50 is: 186,589.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,278.96 : 411,270.51 = 124,437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,278.96/411,270.51 = 124,437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,278.96x = 411,270.51 × 124,437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,278.96x = 51,177,472,031.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,177,472,031.77/274,278.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,589.13

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