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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,349.16, 378,616.56 and 153,483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,349.16, 378,616.56 and 153,483.24 is: 211,815.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,349.16 : 378,616.56 = 153,483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,349.16/378,616.56 = 153,483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,349.16x = 378,616.56 × 153,483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,349.16x = 58,111,296,346.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,111,296,346.45/274,349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,815.11

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