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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,311.36, 378,568.08 and 153,463.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,311.36, 378,568.08 and 153,463.68 is: 211,790.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,311.36 : 378,568.08 = 153,463.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,311.36/378,568.08 = 153,463.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,311.36x = 378,568.08 × 153,463.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,311.36x = 58,096,450,687.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,096,450,687.33/274,311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,790.17

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