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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,639.12, 412,000.80 and 116,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,639.12, 412,000.80 and 116,825.20 is: 175,255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,639.12 : 412,000.80 = 116,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,639.12/412,000.80 = 116,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,639.12x = 412,000.80 × 116,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,639.12x = 48,132,075,860.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,132,075,860.16/274,639.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,255.72

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