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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,367.16, 378,641.40 and 153,501.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,367.16, 378,641.40 and 153,501.24 is: 211,839.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,367.16 : 378,641.40 = 153,501.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,367.16/378,641.40 = 153,501.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,367.16x = 378,641.40 × 153,501.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,367.16x = 58,121,924,415.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,121,924,415.34/274,367.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,839.95

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