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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,798.72, 379,277.49 and 187,816.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,798.72, 379,277.49 and 187,816.06 is: 259,223.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,798.72 : 379,277.49 = 187,816.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,798.72/379,277.49 = 187,816.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,798.72x = 379,277.49 × 187,816.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,798.72x = 71,234,403,818.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,234,403,818.49/274,798.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,223.93

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