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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,390.67, 378,146.21 and 197,777.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,390.67, 378,146.21 and 197,777.33 is: 272,563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,390.67 : 378,146.21 = 197,777.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,390.67/378,146.21 = 197,777.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,390.67x = 378,146.21 × 197,777.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,390.67x = 74,788,746,301.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,788,746,301.85/274,390.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,563.01

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