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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,625.32, 412,203.94 and 132,570.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,625.32, 412,203.94 and 132,570.32 is: 198,983.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,625.32 : 412,203.94 = 132,570.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,625.32/412,203.94 = 132,570.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,625.32x = 412,203.94 × 132,570.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,625.32x = 54,646,008,231.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,646,008,231.06/274,625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,983.87

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