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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,863.52, 412,191.60 and 116,993.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,863.52, 412,191.60 and 116,993.44 is: 175,446.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,863.52 : 412,191.60 = 116,993.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,863.52/412,191.60 = 116,993.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,863.52x = 412,191.60 × 116,993.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,863.52x = 48,223,713,223.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,223,713,223.10/274,863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,446.03

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