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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,137.40, 378,307.02 and 153,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,137.40, 378,307.02 and 153,277.30 is: 211,521.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,137.40 : 378,307.02 = 153,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,137.40/378,307.02 = 153,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,137.40x = 378,307.02 × 153,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,137.40x = 57,985,878,596.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,985,878,596.65/274,137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,521.22

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