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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,348.42, 378,615.51 and 153,482.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,348.42, 378,615.51 and 153,482.49 is: 211,814.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,348.42 : 378,615.51 = 153,482.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,348.42/378,615.51 = 153,482.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,348.42x = 378,615.51 × 153,482.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,348.42x = 58,110,851,227.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,110,851,227.42/274,348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,814.06

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