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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,038.14, 378,220.76 and 159,352.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,038.14, 378,220.76 and 159,352.27 is: 219,934.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,038.14 : 378,220.76 = 159,352.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,038.14/378,220.76 = 159,352.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,038.14x = 378,220.76 × 159,352.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,038.14x = 60,270,336,667.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,270,336,667.13/274,038.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,934.12

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