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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,715.49, 412,704.82 and 193,848.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,715.49, 412,704.82 and 193,848.59 is: 291,218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,715.49 : 412,704.82 = 193,848.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,715.49/412,704.82 = 193,848.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,715.49x = 412,704.82 × 193,848.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,715.49x = 80,002,247,443.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,002,247,443.20/274,715.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,218.55

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