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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,715.49, 379,102.91 and 153,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,715.49, 379,102.91 and 153,855.80 is: 212,318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,715.49 : 379,102.91 = 153,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,715.49/379,102.91 = 153,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,715.49x = 379,102.91 × 153,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,715.49x = 58,327,178,835.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,327,178,835.58/274,715.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,318.49

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