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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,610.88, 378,929.76 and 153,742.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,610.88, 378,929.76 and 153,742.68 is: 212,146.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,610.88 : 378,929.76 = 153,742.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,610.88/378,929.76 = 153,742.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,610.88x = 378,929.76 × 153,742.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,610.88x = 58,257,676,834.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,257,676,834.16/274,610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,146.28

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