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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,332.38, 411,572.52 and 114,355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,332.38, 411,572.52 and 114,355.14 is: 171,563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,332.38 : 411,572.52 = 114,355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,332.38/411,572.52 = 114,355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,332.38x = 411,572.52 × 114,355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,332.38x = 47,065,433,144.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,065,433,144.75/274,332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,563.54

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