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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,609, 378,966.18 and 155,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,609, 378,966.18 and 155,377 is: 214,423.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,609 : 378,966.18 = 155,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,609/378,966.18 = 155,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,609x = 378,966.18 × 155,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,609x = 58,882,628,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,882,628,149.86/274,609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,423.52

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