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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,630, 378,995.16 and 155,398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,630, 378,995.16 and 155,398 is: 214,452.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,630 : 378,995.16 = 155,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,630/378,995.16 = 155,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,630x = 378,995.16 × 155,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,630x = 58,895,089,873.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,895,089,873.68/274,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,452.50

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