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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,182.66, 378,369.46 and 153,322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,182.66, 378,369.46 and 153,322.56 is: 211,583.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,182.66 : 378,369.46 = 153,322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,182.66/378,369.46 = 153,322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,182.66x = 378,369.46 × 153,322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,182.66x = 58,012,574,233.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,012,574,233.02/274,182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,583.67

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