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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,754.91, 412,013.57 and 94,859.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,754.91, 412,013.57 and 94,859.31 is: 142,247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,754.91 : 412,013.57 = 94,859.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,754.91/412,013.57 = 94,859.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,754.91x = 412,013.57 × 94,859.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,754.91x = 39,083,322,486.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,083,322,486.54/274,754.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,247.95

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