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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,917.16, 379,366.51 and 152,408.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,917.16, 379,366.51 and 152,408.33 is: 210,312.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,917.16 : 379,366.51 = 152,408.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,917.16/379,366.51 = 152,408.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,917.16x = 379,366.51 × 152,408.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,917.16x = 57,818,613,588.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,818,613,588.15/274,917.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,312.86

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