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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,569.24, 378,900.72 and 152,059.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,569.24, 378,900.72 and 152,059.08 is: 209,838.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,569.24 : 378,900.72 = 152,059.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,569.24/378,900.72 = 152,059.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,569.24x = 378,900.72 × 152,059.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,569.24x = 57,615,294,894.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,615,294,894.54/274,569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,838.85

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