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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,642.12, 379,016.95 and 153,782.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,642.12, 379,016.95 and 153,782.32 is: 212,225.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,642.12 : 379,016.95 = 153,782.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,642.12/379,016.95 = 153,782.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,642.12x = 379,016.95 × 153,782.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,642.12x = 58,286,105,890.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,286,105,890.32/274,642.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,225.66

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