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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,406.78, 411,309.92 and 141,295.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,406.78, 411,309.92 and 141,295.03 is: 211,787.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,406.78 : 411,309.92 = 141,295.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,406.78/411,309.92 = 141,295.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,406.78x = 411,309.92 × 141,295.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,406.78x = 58,116,046,810.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,116,046,810.66/274,406.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,787.94

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