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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,152.32, 379,729.68 and 152,684.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,152.32, 379,729.68 and 152,684.76 is: 210,715.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,152.32 : 379,729.68 = 152,684.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,152.32/379,729.68 = 152,684.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,152.32x = 379,729.68 × 152,684.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,152.32x = 57,978,935,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,978,935,055.68/275,152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,715.78

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