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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,629.45, 378,971.91 and 152,114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,629.45, 378,971.91 and 152,114.57 is: 209,908.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,629.45 : 378,971.91 = 152,114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,629.45/378,971.91 = 152,114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,629.45x = 378,971.91 × 152,114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,629.45x = 57,647,147,236.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,647,147,236.87/274,629.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,908.83

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