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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,236.06, 378,444.69 and 153,376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,236.06, 378,444.69 and 153,376.86 is: 211,659.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,236.06 : 378,444.69 = 153,376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,236.06/378,444.69 = 153,376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,236.06x = 378,444.69 × 153,376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,236.06x = 58,044,658,235.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,044,658,235.87/274,236.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,659.47

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