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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,206.18, 378,423.81 and 153,358.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,206.18, 378,423.81 and 153,358.71 is: 211,645.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,206.18 : 378,423.81 = 153,358.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,206.18/378,423.81 = 153,358.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,206.18x = 378,423.81 × 153,358.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,206.18x = 58,034,587,334.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,034,587,334.89/274,206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,645.80

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