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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,803.78, 412,264.44 and 85,260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,803.78, 412,264.44 and 85,260.02 is: 127,908.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,803.78 : 412,264.44 = 85,260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,803.78/412,264.44 = 85,260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,803.78x = 412,264.44 × 85,260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,803.78x = 35,149,674,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,149,674,399.69/274,803.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,908.26

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