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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,733.56, 411,768.19 and 141,541.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,733.56, 411,768.19 and 141,541.16 is: 212,140.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,733.56 : 411,768.19 = 141,541.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,733.56/411,768.19 = 141,541.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,733.56x = 411,768.19 × 141,541.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,733.56x = 58,282,147,263.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,282,147,263.70/274,733.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,140.62

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