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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,618.88, 378,940.80 and 153,750.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,618.88, 378,940.80 and 153,750.68 is: 212,157.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,618.88 : 378,940.80 = 153,750.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,618.88/378,940.80 = 153,750.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,618.88x = 378,940.80 × 153,750.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,618.88x = 58,262,405,679.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,262,405,679.74/274,618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,157.32

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