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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,924.80, 412,257.78 and 106,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,924.80, 412,257.78 and 106,524 is: 159,735.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,924.80 : 412,257.78 = 106,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,924.80/412,257.78 = 106,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,924.80x = 412,257.78 × 106,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,924.80x = 43,915,347,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,915,347,756.72/274,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,735.85

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