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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,293.38, 378,556.26 and 153,465.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,293.38, 378,556.26 and 153,465.28 is: 211,799.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,293.38 : 378,556.26 = 153,465.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,293.38/378,556.26 = 153,465.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,293.38x = 378,556.26 × 153,465.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,293.38x = 58,095,242,436.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,095,242,436.65/274,293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,799.65

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