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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,700.16, 379,094.58 and 153,841.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,700.16, 379,094.58 and 153,841.14 is: 212,305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,700.16 : 379,094.58 = 153,841.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,700.16/379,094.58 = 153,841.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,700.16x = 379,094.58 × 153,841.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,700.16x = 58,320,342,355.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,320,342,355.02/274,700.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,305.45

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