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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,377.18, 378,618.93 and 153,508.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,377.18, 378,618.93 and 153,508.98 is: 211,830.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,377.18 : 378,618.93 = 153,508.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,377.18/378,618.93 = 153,508.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,377.18x = 378,618.93 × 153,508.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,377.18x = 58,121,405,752.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,121,405,752.99/274,377.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,830.32

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