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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,185.18, 379,733.43 and 152,681.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,185.18, 379,733.43 and 152,681.50 is: 210,688.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,185.18 : 379,733.43 = 152,681.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,185.18/379,733.43 = 152,681.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,185.18x = 379,733.43 × 152,681.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,185.18x = 57,978,269,692.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,978,269,692.55/275,185.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,688.20

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