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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,191.26, 412,917.34 and 132,956.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,191.26, 412,917.34 and 132,956.81 is: 199,498.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,191.26 : 412,917.34 = 132,956.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,191.26/412,917.34 = 132,956.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,191.26x = 412,917.34 × 132,956.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,191.26x = 54,900,170,623.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,900,170,623.01/275,191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,498.24

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