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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,788.06, 412,241.22 and 85,244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,788.06, 412,241.22 and 85,244.64 is: 127,885.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,788.06 : 412,241.22 = 85,244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,788.06/412,241.22 = 85,244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,788.06x = 412,241.22 × 85,244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,788.06x = 35,141,354,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,141,354,392.06/274,788.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,885.30

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