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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,764.22, 379,172.39 and 153,906.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,764.22, 379,172.39 and 153,906.65 is: 212,389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,764.22 : 379,172.39 = 153,906.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,764.22/379,172.39 = 153,906.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,764.22x = 379,172.39 × 153,906.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,764.22x = 58,357,151,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,357,151,939.62/274,764.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,389.93

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