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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,982.34, 414,134.14 and 116,046.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,982.34, 414,134.14 and 116,046.70 is: 174,137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,982.34 : 414,134.14 = 116,046.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,982.34/414,134.14 = 116,046.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,982.34x = 414,134.14 × 116,046.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,982.34x = 48,058,900,304.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,058,900,304.34/275,982.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,137.59

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