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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,766.73, 412,178.04 and 94,828.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,766.73, 412,178.04 and 94,828.74 is: 142,252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,766.73 : 412,178.04 = 94,828.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,766.73/412,178.04 = 94,828.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,766.73x = 412,178.04 × 94,828.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,766.73x = 39,086,324,188.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,086,324,188.87/274,766.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,252.75

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