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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,262.72, 378,517.60 and 153,410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,262.72, 378,517.60 and 153,410.72 is: 211,726.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,262.72 : 378,517.60 = 153,410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,262.72/378,517.60 = 153,410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,262.72x = 378,517.60 × 153,410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,262.72x = 58,068,657,548.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,068,657,548.67/274,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,726.40

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