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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,165.68, 378,346.50 and 153,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,165.68, 378,346.50 and 153,307.20 is: 211,562.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,165.68 : 378,346.50 = 153,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,165.68/378,346.50 = 153,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,165.68x = 378,346.50 × 153,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,165.68x = 58,003,242,544.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,003,242,544.80/274,165.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,562.74

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