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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,946.51, 378,045.09 and 153,087.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,946.51, 378,045.09 and 153,087.76 is: 211,260.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,946.51 : 378,045.09 = 153,087.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,946.51/378,045.09 = 153,087.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,946.51x = 378,045.09 × 153,087.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,946.51x = 57,874,076,479.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,874,076,479.65/273,946.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,260.50

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