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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,319.04, 378,560.83 and 153,462.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,319.04, 378,560.83 and 153,462.34 is: 211,778.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,319.04 : 378,560.83 = 153,462.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,319.04/378,560.83 = 153,462.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,319.04x = 378,560.83 × 153,462.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,319.04x = 58,094,830,804.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,094,830,804.14/274,319.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,778.34

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