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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,501.59, 378,808.46 and 153,642.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,501.59, 378,808.46 and 153,642.84 is: 212,025.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,501.59 : 378,808.46 = 153,642.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,501.59/378,808.46 = 153,642.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,501.59x = 378,808.46 × 153,642.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,501.59x = 58,201,205,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,201,205,997.84/274,501.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,025.03

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