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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,601.48, 411,158.84 and 194,309.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,601.48, 411,158.84 and 194,309.42 is: 290,938.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,601.48 : 411,158.84 = 194,309.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,601.48/411,158.84 = 194,309.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,601.48x = 411,158.84 × 194,309.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,601.48x = 79,892,037,241.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,892,037,241.94/274,601.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,938.11

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