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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,771.60, 536,196.60 and 274,251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,771.60, 536,196.60 and 274,251.60 is: 411,024.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,771.60 : 536,196.60 = 274,251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,771.60/536,196.60 = 274,251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,771.60x = 536,196.60 × 274,251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,771.60x = 147,052,775,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,052,775,464.56/357,771.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,024.17

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