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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,451.51, 378,734.95 and 151,949.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,451.51, 378,734.95 and 151,949.35 is: 209,685.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,451.51 : 378,734.95 = 151,949.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,451.51/378,734.95 = 151,949.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,451.51x = 378,734.95 × 151,949.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,451.51x = 57,548,528,148.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,548,528,148.07/274,451.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,685.59

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