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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,665.46, 379,007.01 and 153,789.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,665.46, 379,007.01 and 153,789.94 is: 212,212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,665.46 : 379,007.01 = 153,789.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,665.46/379,007.01 = 153,789.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,665.46x = 379,007.01 × 153,789.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,665.46x = 58,287,465,327.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,287,465,327.48/274,665.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,212.58

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