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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,303.60, 378,615.12 and 159,604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,303.60, 378,615.12 and 159,604.40 is: 220,298.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,303.60 : 378,615.12 = 159,604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,303.60/378,615.12 = 159,604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,303.60x = 378,615.12 × 159,604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,303.60x = 60,428,639,058.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,428,639,058.53/274,303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,298.38

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