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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,787.41, 379,199.84 and 153,927.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,787.41, 379,199.84 and 153,927.92 is: 212,416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,787.41 : 379,199.84 = 153,927.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,787.41/379,199.84 = 153,927.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,787.41x = 379,199.84 × 153,927.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,787.41x = 58,369,439,969.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,369,439,969.89/274,787.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,416.72

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