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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,462.59, 374,576.13 and 155,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,462.59, 374,576.13 and 155,174.40 is: 214,116.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,462.59 : 374,576.13 = 155,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,462.59/374,576.13 = 155,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,462.59x = 374,576.13 × 155,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,462.59x = 58,124,626,227.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,124,626,227.07/271,462.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,116.52

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