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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,841.90, 412,252.07 and 114,876.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,841.90, 412,252.07 and 114,876.52 is: 172,310.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,841.90 : 412,252.07 = 114,876.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,841.90/412,252.07 = 114,876.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,841.90x = 412,252.07 × 114,876.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,841.90x = 47,358,083,164.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,358,083,164.40/274,841.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,310.27

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