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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,138.76, 412,622.99 and 132,895.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,138.76, 412,622.99 and 132,895.68 is: 199,302.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,138.76 : 412,622.99 = 132,895.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,138.76/412,622.99 = 132,895.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,138.76x = 412,622.99 × 132,895.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,138.76x = 54,835,812,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,835,812,839.68/275,138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,302.39

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