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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,275.78, 378,535.59 and 153,423.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,275.78, 378,535.59 and 153,423.78 is: 211,744.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,275.78 : 378,535.59 = 153,423.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,275.78/378,535.59 = 153,423.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,275.78x = 378,535.59 × 153,423.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,275.78x = 58,076,361,082.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,076,361,082.33/274,275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,744.40

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