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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,252.36, 378,469.11 and 153,385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,252.36, 378,469.11 and 153,385.80 is: 211,672.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,252.36 : 378,469.11 = 153,385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,252.36/378,469.11 = 153,385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,252.36x = 378,469.11 × 153,385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,252.36x = 58,051,786,793.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,051,786,793.26/274,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,672.88

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