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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,298.50, 378,514.08 and 153,418.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,298.50, 378,514.08 and 153,418.84 is: 211,708.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,298.50 : 378,514.08 = 153,418.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,298.50/378,514.08 = 153,418.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,298.50x = 378,514.08 × 153,418.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,298.50x = 58,071,191,077.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,071,191,077.27/274,298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,708.02

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