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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,925.42, 378,016.25 and 153,066.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,925.42, 378,016.25 and 153,066.82 is: 211,231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,925.42 : 378,016.25 = 153,066.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,925.42/378,016.25 = 153,066.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,925.42x = 378,016.25 × 153,066.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,925.42x = 57,861,744,530.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,861,744,530.49/273,925.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,231.75

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