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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,275.95, 378,348.44 and 159,541.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,275.95, 378,348.44 and 159,541.67 is: 220,078.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,275.95 : 378,348.44 = 159,541.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,275.95/378,348.44 = 159,541.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,275.95x = 378,348.44 × 159,541.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,275.95x = 60,362,342,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,362,342,107.66/274,275.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,078.88

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