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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,529.82, 378,819.26 and 153,677.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,529.82, 378,819.26 and 153,677.82 is: 212,057.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,529.82 : 378,819.26 = 153,677.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,529.82/378,819.26 = 153,677.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,529.82x = 378,819.26 × 153,677.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,529.82x = 58,216,118,050.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,216,118,050.81/274,529.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,057.54

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