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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,045.58, 377,838.78 and 209,593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,045.58, 377,838.78 and 209,593.88 is: 288,976.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,045.58 : 377,838.78 = 209,593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,045.58/377,838.78 = 209,593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,045.58x = 377,838.78 × 209,593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,045.58x = 79,192,695,914.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,192,695,914.67/274,045.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,976.37

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