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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,973.99, 379,425.62 and 154,105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,973.99, 379,425.62 and 154,105.79 is: 212,644.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,973.99 : 379,425.62 = 154,105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,973.99/379,425.62 = 154,105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,973.99x = 379,425.62 × 154,105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,973.99x = 58,471,684,145.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,471,684,145.81/274,973.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,644.42

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