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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,766.68, 412,209.06 and 85,223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,766.68, 412,209.06 and 85,223.08 is: 127,852.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,766.68 : 412,209.06 = 85,223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,766.68/412,209.06 = 85,223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,766.68x = 412,209.06 × 85,223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,766.68x = 35,129,725,697.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,129,725,697.10/274,766.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,852.93

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