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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,321.22, 378,545.50 and 153,441.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,321.22, 378,545.50 and 153,441.78 is: 211,739.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,321.22 : 378,545.50 = 153,441.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,321.22/378,545.50 = 153,441.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,321.22x = 378,545.50 × 153,441.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,321.22x = 58,084,694,103.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,084,694,103.25/274,321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,739.71

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