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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,739.66, 413,251.88 and 123,824.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,739.66, 413,251.88 and 123,824.56 is: 185,576.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,739.66 : 413,251.88 = 123,824.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,739.66/413,251.88 = 123,824.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,739.66x = 413,251.88 × 123,824.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,739.66x = 51,170,732,210.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,170,732,210.17/275,739.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,576.25

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