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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,006.88, 412,627.95 and 115,120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,006.88, 412,627.95 and 115,120.18 is: 172,729.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,006.88 : 412,627.95 = 115,120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,006.88/412,627.95 = 115,120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,006.88x = 412,627.95 × 115,120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,006.88x = 47,501,803,201.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,501,803,201.83/275,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,729.51

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