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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,515.68, 378,777.78 and 172,482.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,515.68, 378,777.78 and 172,482.03 is: 237,991.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,515.68 : 378,777.78 = 172,482.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,515.68/378,777.78 = 172,482.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,515.68x = 378,777.78 × 172,482.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,515.68x = 65,332,360,413.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,332,360,413.29/274,515.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,991.36

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