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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,706.42, 379,076.81 and 153,819.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,706.42, 379,076.81 and 153,819.99 is: 212,261.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,706.42 : 379,076.81 = 153,819.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,706.42/379,076.81 = 153,819.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,706.42x = 379,076.81 × 153,819.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,706.42x = 58,309,590,354.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,309,590,354.33/274,706.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,261.48

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