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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,829.76, 379,193.40 and 158,514.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,829.76, 379,193.40 and 158,514.57 is: 218,708.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,829.76 : 379,193.40 = 158,514.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,829.76/379,193.40 = 158,514.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,829.76x = 379,193.40 × 158,514.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,829.76x = 60,107,678,747.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,107,678,747.84/274,829.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,708.77

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