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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,714.57, 412,118.38 and 94,751.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,714.57, 412,118.38 and 94,751.13 is: 142,142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,714.57 : 412,118.38 = 94,751.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,714.57/412,118.38 = 94,751.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,714.57x = 412,118.38 × 94,751.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,714.57x = 39,048,683,862.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,048,683,862.65/274,714.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,142.75

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