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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,668.54, 379,080.99 and 198,434.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,668.54, 379,080.99 and 198,434.28 is: 273,867.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,668.54 : 379,080.99 = 198,434.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,668.54/379,080.99 = 198,434.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,668.54x = 379,080.99 × 198,434.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,668.54x = 75,222,663,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,222,663,312.34/274,668.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,867.05

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