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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,697.38, 379,086.65 and 158,346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,697.38, 379,086.65 and 158,346.64 is: 218,520.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,697.38 : 379,086.65 = 158,346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,697.38/379,086.65 = 158,346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,697.38x = 379,086.65 × 158,346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,697.38x = 60,027,097,296.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,027,097,296.36/274,697.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,520.82

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