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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,665.34, 379,006.84 and 153,789.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,665.34, 379,006.84 and 153,789.82 is: 212,212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,665.34 : 379,006.84 = 153,789.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,665.34/379,006.84 = 153,789.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,665.34x = 379,006.84 × 153,789.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,665.34x = 58,287,393,702.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,287,393,702.37/274,665.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,212.41

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