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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,657.18, 412,209.25 and 141,575.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,657.18, 412,209.25 and 141,575.49 is: 212,478.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,657.18 : 412,209.25 = 141,575.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,657.18/412,209.25 = 141,575.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,657.18x = 412,209.25 × 141,575.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,657.18x = 58,358,726,551.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,358,726,551.28/274,657.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,478.43

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