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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,364.91, 378,638.28 and 153,498.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,364.91, 378,638.28 and 153,498.99 is: 211,836.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,364.91 : 378,638.28 = 153,498.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,364.91/378,638.28 = 153,498.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,364.91x = 378,638.28 × 153,498.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,364.91x = 58,120,593,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,120,593,555.34/274,364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,836.83

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