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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,982.12, 412,605.66 and 141,868.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,982.12, 412,605.66 and 141,868.52 is: 212,871.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,982.12 : 412,605.66 = 141,868.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,982.12/412,605.66 = 141,868.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,982.12x = 412,605.66 × 141,868.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,982.12x = 58,535,754,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,535,754,327.82/274,982.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,871.13

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