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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,797.93, 412,255.76 and 85,254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,797.93, 412,255.76 and 85,254.22 is: 127,899.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,797.93 : 412,255.76 = 85,254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,797.93/412,255.76 = 85,254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,797.93x = 412,255.76 × 85,254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,797.93x = 35,146,543,259.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,146,543,259.31/274,797.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,899.59

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