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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,664.34, 379,005.46 and 153,788.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,664.34, 379,005.46 and 153,788.82 is: 212,211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,664.34 : 379,005.46 = 153,788.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,664.34/379,005.46 = 153,788.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,664.34x = 379,005.46 × 153,788.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,664.34x = 58,286,802,466.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,286,802,466.96/274,664.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,211.03

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