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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,643.12, 412,006.80 and 116,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,643.12, 412,006.80 and 116,829.20 is: 175,261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,643.12 : 412,006.80 = 116,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,643.12/412,006.80 = 116,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,643.12x = 412,006.80 × 116,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,643.12x = 48,134,424,838.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,134,424,838.56/274,643.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,261.72

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