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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,258.72, 378,512.09 and 153,406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,258.72, 378,512.09 and 153,406.72 is: 211,720.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,258.72 : 378,512.09 = 153,406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,258.72/378,512.09 = 153,406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,258.72x = 378,512.09 × 153,406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,258.72x = 58,066,298,207.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,066,298,207.24/274,258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,720.88

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