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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,359.65, 378,631.04 and 153,493.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,359.65, 378,631.04 and 153,493.74 is: 211,829.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,359.65 : 378,631.04 = 153,493.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,359.65/378,631.04 = 153,493.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,359.65x = 378,631.04 × 153,493.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,359.65x = 58,117,493,642.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,117,493,642.22/274,359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,829.60

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