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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,031.95, 379,537.26 and 152,523.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,031.95, 379,537.26 and 152,523.62 is: 210,478.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,031.95 : 379,537.26 = 152,523.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,031.95/379,537.26 = 152,523.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,031.95x = 379,537.26 × 152,523.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,031.95x = 57,888,396,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,888,396,820.08/275,031.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,478.81

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