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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,758.63, 379,162.44 and 153,899.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,758.63, 379,162.44 and 153,899.61 is: 212,378.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,758.63 : 379,162.44 = 153,899.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,758.63/379,162.44 = 153,899.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,758.63x = 379,162.44 × 153,899.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,758.63x = 58,352,951,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,352,951,642.65/274,758.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,378.96

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