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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,472.27, 412,322.58 and 142,170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,472.27, 412,322.58 and 142,170.98 is: 212,799.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,472.27 : 412,322.58 = 142,170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,472.27/412,322.58 = 142,170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,472.27x = 412,322.58 × 142,170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,472.27x = 58,620,303,213.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,620,303,213.12/275,472.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,799.29

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