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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,362.42, 378,634.85 and 153,496.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,362.42, 378,634.85 and 153,496.49 is: 211,833.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,362.42 : 378,634.85 = 153,496.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,362.42/378,634.85 = 153,496.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,362.42x = 378,634.85 × 153,496.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,362.42x = 58,119,119,245.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,119,119,245.05/274,362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,833.38

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