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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,282.48, 378,544.88 and 153,430.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,282.48, 378,544.88 and 153,430.48 is: 211,753.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,282.48 : 378,544.88 = 153,430.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,282.48/378,544.88 = 153,430.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,282.48x = 378,544.88 × 153,430.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,282.48x = 58,080,322,639.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,080,322,639.94/274,282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,753.67

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