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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,170.57, 378,390.60 and 153,318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,170.57, 378,390.60 and 153,318.60 is: 211,599.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,170.57 : 378,390.60 = 153,318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,170.57/378,390.60 = 153,318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,170.57x = 378,390.60 × 153,318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,170.57x = 58,014,317,045.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,014,317,045.16/274,170.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,599.36

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