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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,938.76, 379,404.02 and 155,706.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,938.76, 379,404.02 and 155,706.76 is: 214,868.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,938.76 : 379,404.02 = 155,706.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,938.76/379,404.02 = 155,706.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,938.76x = 379,404.02 × 155,706.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,938.76x = 59,075,770,685.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,075,770,685.18/274,938.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,868.83

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