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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,719.76, 379,122.60 and 153,866.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,719.76, 379,122.60 and 153,866.14 is: 212,340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,719.76 : 379,122.60 = 153,866.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,719.76/379,122.60 = 153,866.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,719.76x = 379,122.60 × 153,866.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,719.76x = 58,334,131,048.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,334,131,048.76/274,719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,340.50

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