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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,610.76, 378,639.99 and 220,119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,610.76, 378,639.99 and 220,119.36 is: 303,505.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,610.76 : 378,639.99 = 220,119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,610.76/378,639.99 = 220,119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,610.76x = 378,639.99 × 220,119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,610.76x = 83,345,992,269.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,345,992,269.21/274,610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,505.92

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