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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,379.72, 413,112.82 and 117,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,379.72, 413,112.82 and 117,609 is: 176,431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,379.72 : 413,112.82 = 117,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,379.72/413,112.82 = 117,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,379.72x = 413,112.82 × 117,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,379.72x = 48,585,785,647.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,585,785,647.38/275,379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,431.97

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