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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,185.34, 378,386.08 and 153,326.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,185.34, 378,386.08 and 153,326.33 is: 211,596.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,185.34 : 378,386.08 = 153,326.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,185.34/378,386.08 = 153,326.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,185.34x = 378,386.08 × 153,326.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,185.34x = 58,016,549,507.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,016,549,507.75/274,185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,596.10

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