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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,945.93, 378,053.45 and 153,087.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,945.93, 378,053.45 and 153,087.50 is: 211,265.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,945.93 : 378,053.45 = 153,087.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,945.93/378,053.45 = 153,087.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,945.93x = 378,053.45 × 153,087.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,945.93x = 57,875,257,526.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,875,257,526.88/273,945.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,265.26

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