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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,862.27, 412,342.61 and 141,706.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,862.27, 412,342.61 and 141,706.77 is: 212,585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,862.27 : 412,342.61 = 141,706.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,862.27/412,342.61 = 141,706.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,862.27x = 412,342.61 × 141,706.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,862.27x = 58,431,738,687.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,431,738,687.94/274,862.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,585.52

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