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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,550.67, 378,877.91 and 153,691.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,550.67, 378,877.91 and 153,691.65 is: 212,093.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,550.67 : 378,877.91 = 153,691.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,550.67/378,877.91 = 153,691.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,550.67x = 378,877.91 × 153,691.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,550.67x = 58,230,370,367.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,230,370,367.99/274,550.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,093.35

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