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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,154.16, 410,093.98 and 257,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,154.16, 410,093.98 and 257,358 is: 384,969.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,154.16 : 410,093.98 = 257,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,154.16/410,093.98 = 257,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,154.16x = 410,093.98 × 257,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,154.16x = 105,540,966,504.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,540,966,504.84/274,154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,969.41

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