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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,783.65, 379,157.36 and 153,930.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,783.65, 379,157.36 and 153,930.03 is: 212,398.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,783.65 : 379,157.36 = 153,930.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,783.65/379,157.36 = 153,930.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,783.65x = 379,157.36 × 153,930.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,783.65x = 58,363,703,799.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,363,703,799.52/274,783.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,398.75

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