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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,329.99, 378,593.39 and 153,492.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,329.99, 378,593.39 and 153,492.17 is: 211,829.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,329.99 : 378,593.39 = 153,492.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,329.99/378,593.39 = 153,492.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,329.99x = 378,593.39 × 153,492.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,329.99x = 58,111,119,469.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,111,119,469.52/274,329.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,829.26

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