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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,722.58, 411,751.14 and 116,619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,722.58, 411,751.14 and 116,619.04 is: 174,787.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,722.58 : 411,751.14 = 116,619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,722.58/411,751.14 = 116,619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,722.58x = 411,751.14 × 116,619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,722.58x = 48,018,022,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,018,022,665.71/274,722.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,787.32

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