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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,611, 378,968.94 and 155,379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,611, 378,968.94 and 155,379 is: 214,426.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,611 : 378,968.94 = 155,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,611/378,968.94 = 155,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,611x = 378,968.94 × 155,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,611x = 58,883,814,928.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,883,814,928.26/274,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,426.28

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