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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,364.40, 378,637.58 and 153,498.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,364.40, 378,637.58 and 153,498.45 is: 211,836.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,364.40 : 378,637.58 = 153,498.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,364.40/378,637.58 = 153,498.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,364.40x = 378,637.58 × 153,498.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,364.40x = 58,120,280,874.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,120,280,874.26/274,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,836.09

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