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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,537.96, 378,868.80 and 153,676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,537.96, 378,868.80 and 153,676.24 is: 212,076.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,537.96 : 378,868.80 = 153,676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,537.96/378,868.80 = 153,676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,537.96x = 378,868.80 × 153,676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,537.96x = 58,223,132,637.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,223,132,637.31/274,537.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,076.80

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