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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,279.69, 411,271.61 and 124,438.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,279.69, 411,271.61 and 124,438.23 is: 186,590.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,279.69 : 411,271.61 = 124,438.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,279.69/411,271.61 = 124,438.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,279.69x = 411,271.61 × 124,438.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,279.69x = 51,177,911,197.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,177,911,197.65/274,279.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,590.23

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