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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,291.38, 378,553.50 and 153,463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,291.38, 378,553.50 and 153,463.28 is: 211,796.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,291.38 : 378,553.50 = 153,463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,291.38/378,553.50 = 153,463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,291.38x = 378,553.50 × 153,463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,291.38x = 58,094,059,872.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,094,059,872.71/274,291.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,796.89

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