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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,982.39, 414,134.17 and 116,046.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,982.39, 414,134.17 and 116,046.73 is: 174,137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,982.39 : 414,134.17 = 116,046.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,982.39/414,134.17 = 116,046.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,982.39x = 414,134.17 × 116,046.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,982.39x = 48,058,914,107.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,058,914,107.81/275,982.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,137.61

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