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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,491.41, 378,711.79 and 153,613.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,491.41, 378,711.79 and 153,613.49 is: 211,938.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,491.41 : 378,711.79 = 153,613.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,491.41/378,711.79 = 153,613.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,491.41x = 378,711.79 × 153,613.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,491.41x = 58,175,239,766.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,175,239,766.05/274,491.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,938.29

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