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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,327.70, 411,491.55 and 116,863.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,327.70, 411,491.55 and 116,863.70 is: 175,295.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,327.70 : 411,491.55 = 116,863.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,327.70/411,491.55 = 116,863.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,327.70x = 411,491.55 × 116,863.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,327.70x = 48,088,425,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,088,425,051.74/274,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,295.55

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