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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,969.04, 413,607.26 and 118,011.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,969.04, 413,607.26 and 118,011.74 is: 176,869.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,969.04 : 413,607.26 = 118,011.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,969.04/413,607.26 = 118,011.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,969.04x = 413,607.26 × 118,011.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,969.04x = 48,810,512,429.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,810,512,429.23/275,969.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,869.52

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