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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,611.88, 378,931.14 and 153,743.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,611.88, 378,931.14 and 153,743.68 is: 212,147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,611.88 : 378,931.14 = 153,743.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,611.88/378,931.14 = 153,743.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,611.88x = 378,931.14 × 153,743.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,611.88x = 58,258,267,930.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,258,267,930.20/274,611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,147.66

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