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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,202, 412,872.36 and 78,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,202, 412,872.36 and 78,210 is: 117,334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,202 : 412,872.36 = 78,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,202/412,872.36 = 78,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,202x = 412,872.36 × 78,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,202x = 32,290,747,275.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,290,747,275.60/275,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,334.71

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