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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,252.98, 411,314.89 and 154,360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,252.98, 411,314.89 and 154,360.96 is: 231,505.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,252.98 : 411,314.89 = 154,360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,252.98/411,314.89 = 154,360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,252.98x = 411,314.89 × 154,360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,252.98x = 63,490,960,929.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,490,960,929.15/274,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,505.09

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