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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,554.18, 412,097.58 and 132,499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,554.18, 412,097.58 and 132,499.44 is: 198,877.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,554.18 : 412,097.58 = 132,499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,554.18/412,097.58 = 132,499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,554.18x = 412,097.58 × 132,499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,554.18x = 54,602,698,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,602,698,575.36/274,554.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,877.68

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