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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,037.64, 378,220.07 and 159,351.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,037.64, 378,220.07 and 159,351.77 is: 219,933.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,037.64 : 378,220.07 = 159,351.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,037.64/378,220.07 = 159,351.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,037.64x = 378,220.07 × 159,351.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,037.64x = 60,270,037,604.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,270,037,604.02/274,037.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,933.43

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