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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,975.27, 378,084.58 and 153,116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,975.27, 378,084.58 and 153,116.43 is: 211,299.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,975.27 : 378,084.58 = 153,116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,975.27/378,084.58 = 153,116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,975.27x = 378,084.58 × 153,116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,975.27x = 57,890,961,127.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,890,961,127.65/273,975.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,299.95

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