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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,660.31, 379,069.61 and 198,426.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,660.31, 379,069.61 and 198,426.03 is: 273,855.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,660.31 : 379,069.61 = 198,426.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,660.31/379,069.61 = 198,426.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,660.31x = 379,069.61 × 198,426.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,660.31x = 75,217,276,813.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,217,276,813.82/274,660.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,855.65

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