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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,552.93, 412,095.71 and 132,498.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,552.93, 412,095.71 and 132,498.18 is: 198,875.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,552.93 : 412,095.71 = 132,498.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,552.93/412,095.71 = 132,498.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,552.93x = 412,095.71 × 132,498.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,552.93x = 54,601,931,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,601,931,560.81/274,552.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,875.79

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