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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,548.48, 378,877.05 and 153,690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,548.48, 378,877.05 and 153,690 is: 212,092.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,548.48 : 378,877.05 = 153,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,548.48/378,877.05 = 153,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,548.48x = 378,877.05 × 153,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,548.48x = 58,229,613,814.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,229,613,814.50/274,548.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,092.28

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