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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,365.91, 378,639.66 and 153,499.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,365.91, 378,639.66 and 153,499.99 is: 211,838.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,365.91 : 378,639.66 = 153,499.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,365.91/378,639.66 = 153,499.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,365.91x = 378,639.66 × 153,499.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,365.91x = 58,121,184,023.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,121,184,023.60/274,365.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,838.21

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