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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,752.54, 378,277.29 and 214,245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,752.54, 378,277.29 and 214,245.54 is: 294,971.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,752.54 : 378,277.29 = 214,245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,752.54/378,277.29 = 214,245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,752.54x = 378,277.29 × 214,245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,752.54x = 81,044,222,265.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,044,222,265.79/274,752.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,971.69

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