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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,187.78, 378,376.54 and 153,327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,187.78, 378,376.54 and 153,327.68 is: 211,590.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,187.78 : 378,376.54 = 153,327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,187.78/378,376.54 = 153,327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,187.78x = 378,376.54 × 153,327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,187.78x = 58,015,594,769.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,015,594,769.43/274,187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,590.74

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