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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,275.36, 378,510.35 and 153,416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,275.36, 378,510.35 and 153,416.28 is: 211,720.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,275.36 : 378,510.35 = 153,416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,275.36/378,510.35 = 153,416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,275.36x = 378,510.35 × 153,416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,275.36x = 58,069,649,071.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,069,649,071.42/274,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,720.25

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