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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,823.14, 379,255.10 and 152,323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,823.14, 379,255.10 and 152,323.34 is: 210,205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,823.14 : 379,255.10 = 152,323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,823.14/379,255.10 = 152,323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,823.14x = 379,255.10 × 152,323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,823.14x = 57,769,403,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,769,403,544.03/274,823.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,205.75

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