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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,928.70, 378,014.34 and 153,070.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,928.70, 378,014.34 and 153,070.98 is: 211,233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,928.70 : 378,014.34 = 153,070.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,928.70/378,014.34 = 153,070.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,928.70x = 378,014.34 × 153,070.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,928.70x = 57,863,024,634.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,863,024,634.32/273,928.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,233.89

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