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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,723.08, 411,751.89 and 116,619.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,723.08, 411,751.89 and 116,619.54 is: 174,788.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,723.08 : 411,751.89 = 116,619.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,723.08/411,751.89 = 116,619.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,723.08x = 411,751.89 × 116,619.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,723.08x = 48,018,316,005.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,018,316,005.93/274,723.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,788.07

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