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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,868.28, 412,351.62 and 141,712.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,868.28, 412,351.62 and 141,712.77 is: 212,594.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,868.28 : 412,351.62 = 141,712.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,868.28/412,351.62 = 141,712.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,868.28x = 412,351.62 × 141,712.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,868.28x = 58,435,490,284.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,435,490,284.19/274,868.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,594.52

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