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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,204.18, 378,421.05 and 153,356.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,204.18, 378,421.05 and 153,356.71 is: 211,643.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,204.18 : 378,421.05 = 153,356.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,204.18/378,421.05 = 153,356.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,204.18x = 378,421.05 × 153,356.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,204.18x = 58,033,408,143.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,033,408,143.89/274,204.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,643.05

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