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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,543.97, 378,870.84 and 153,685.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,543.97, 378,870.84 and 153,685.49 is: 212,086.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,543.97 : 378,870.84 = 153,685.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,543.97/378,870.84 = 153,685.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,543.97x = 378,870.84 × 153,685.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,543.97x = 58,226,951,639.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,226,951,639.29/274,543.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,086.07

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