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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,635.28, 412,018.68 and 114,622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,635.28, 412,018.68 and 114,622.24 is: 171,960.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,635.28 : 412,018.68 = 114,622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,635.28/412,018.68 = 114,622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,635.28x = 412,018.68 × 114,622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,635.28x = 47,226,504,023.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,226,504,023.44/274,635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,960.81

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