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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,169.68, 378,352.02 and 153,311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,169.68, 378,352.02 and 153,311.20 is: 211,568.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,169.68 : 378,352.02 = 153,311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,169.68/378,352.02 = 153,311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,169.68x = 378,352.02 × 153,311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,169.68x = 58,005,602,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,005,602,208.62/274,169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,568.26

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