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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,254, 412,950.36 and 78,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,254, 412,950.36 and 78,262 is: 117,412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,254 : 412,950.36 = 78,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,254/412,950.36 = 78,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,254x = 412,950.36 × 78,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,254x = 32,318,321,074.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,318,321,074.32/275,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,412.72

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