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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,294.47, 378,508.59 and 153,414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,294.47, 378,508.59 and 153,414.84 is: 211,702.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,294.47 : 378,508.59 = 153,414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,294.47/378,508.59 = 153,414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,294.47x = 378,508.59 × 153,414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,294.47x = 58,068,834,773.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,068,834,773.48/274,294.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,702.54

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