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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,296.72, 378,511.70 and 153,417.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,296.72, 378,511.70 and 153,417.09 is: 211,705.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,296.72 : 378,511.70 = 153,417.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,296.72/378,511.70 = 153,417.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,296.72x = 378,511.70 × 153,417.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,296.72x = 58,070,162,777.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,070,162,777.87/274,296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,705.64

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