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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,739.13, 412,374.66 and 132,684.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,739.13, 412,374.66 and 132,684.15 is: 199,154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,739.13 : 412,374.66 = 132,684.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,739.13/412,374.66 = 132,684.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,739.13x = 412,374.66 × 132,684.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,739.13x = 54,715,581,243.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,715,581,243.64/274,739.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,154.67

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