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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,573.44, 378,918.56 and 153,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,573.44, 378,918.56 and 153,714.20 is: 212,129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,573.44 : 378,918.56 = 153,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,573.44/378,918.56 = 153,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,573.44x = 378,918.56 × 153,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,573.44x = 58,245,163,315.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,245,163,315.55/274,573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,129.63

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