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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,959.30, 378,015.72 and 153,061.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,959.30, 378,015.72 and 153,061.94 is: 211,198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,959.30 : 378,015.72 = 153,061.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,959.30/378,015.72 = 153,061.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,959.30x = 378,015.72 × 153,061.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,959.30x = 57,859,819,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,859,819,453.70/273,959.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,198.60

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