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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,216.70, 379,802.17 and 152,711.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,216.70, 379,802.17 and 152,711.29 is: 210,743.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,216.70 : 379,802.17 = 152,711.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,216.70/379,802.17 = 152,711.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,216.70x = 379,802.17 × 152,711.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,216.70x = 58,000,079,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,000,079,325.50/275,216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,743.31

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