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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,352.55, 378,621.21 and 153,486.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,352.55, 378,621.21 and 153,486.63 is: 211,819.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,352.55 : 378,621.21 = 153,486.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,352.55/378,621.21 = 153,486.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,352.55x = 378,621.21 × 153,486.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,352.55x = 58,113,293,569.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,113,293,569.42/274,352.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,819.77

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