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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,292.92, 378,522.48 and 153,433.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,292.92, 378,522.48 and 153,433.63 is: 211,737.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,292.92 : 378,522.48 = 153,433.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,292.92/378,522.48 = 153,433.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,292.92x = 378,522.48 × 153,433.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,292.92x = 58,078,078,143.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,078,078,143.00/274,292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,737.43

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