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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,849.37, 412,268.18 and 75,169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,849.37, 412,268.18 and 75,169.76 is: 112,753.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,849.37 : 412,268.18 = 75,169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,849.37/412,268.18 = 75,169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,849.37x = 412,268.18 × 75,169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,849.37x = 30,990,100,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,990,100,146.24/274,849.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,753.03

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