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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,093.44, 378,257.25 and 153,239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,093.44, 378,257.25 and 153,239.82 is: 211,475.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,093.44 : 378,257.25 = 153,239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,093.44/378,257.25 = 153,239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,093.44x = 378,257.25 × 153,239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,093.44x = 57,964,072,903.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,964,072,903.70/274,093.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,475.59

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