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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,921.21, 379,395.86 and 154,089.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,921.21, 379,395.86 and 154,089.46 is: 212,646.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,921.21 : 379,395.86 = 154,089.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,921.21/379,395.86 = 154,089.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,921.21x = 379,395.86 × 154,089.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,921.21x = 58,460,903,193.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,460,903,193.64/274,921.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,646.03

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