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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,167.56, 378,349.08 and 153,309.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,167.56, 378,349.08 and 153,309.08 is: 211,565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,167.56 : 378,349.08 = 153,309.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,167.56/378,349.08 = 153,309.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,167.56x = 378,349.08 × 153,309.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,167.56x = 58,004,347,481.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,004,347,481.90/274,167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,565.32

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