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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,813.41, 412,153.82 and 114,802.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,813.41, 412,153.82 and 114,802.92 is: 172,176.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,813.41 : 412,153.82 = 114,802.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,813.41/412,153.82 = 114,802.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,813.41x = 412,153.82 × 114,802.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,813.41x = 47,316,461,881.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,316,461,881.65/274,813.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,176.69

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