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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,188.53, 378,377.57 and 153,328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,188.53, 378,377.57 and 153,328.43 is: 211,591.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,188.53 : 378,377.57 = 153,328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,188.53/378,377.57 = 153,328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,188.53x = 378,377.57 × 153,328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,188.53x = 58,016,037,246.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,016,037,246.75/274,188.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,591.78

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