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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,255.47, 378,507.60 and 153,403.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,255.47, 378,507.60 and 153,403.47 is: 211,716.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,255.47 : 378,507.60 = 153,403.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,255.47/378,507.60 = 153,403.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,255.47x = 378,507.60 × 153,403.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,255.47x = 58,064,379,261.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,064,379,261.37/274,255.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,716.39

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