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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,346.16, 378,612.41 and 153,480.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,346.16, 378,612.41 and 153,480.24 is: 211,810.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,346.16 : 378,612.41 = 153,480.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,346.16/378,612.41 = 153,480.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,346.16x = 378,612.41 × 153,480.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,346.16x = 58,109,525,362.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,109,525,362.05/274,346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,810.96

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