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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,847.22, 412,008.39 and 87,737.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,847.22, 412,008.39 and 87,737.22 is: 131,522.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,847.22 : 412,008.39 = 87,737.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,847.22/412,008.39 = 87,737.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,847.22x = 412,008.39 × 87,737.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,847.22x = 36,148,470,755.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,148,470,755.28/274,847.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,522.05

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