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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,395.08, 412,603.91 and 115,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,395.08, 412,603.91 and 115,117.70 is: 172,472.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,395.08 : 412,603.91 = 115,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,395.08/412,603.91 = 115,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,395.08x = 412,603.91 × 115,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,395.08x = 47,498,014,665.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,498,014,665.36/275,395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,472.27

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