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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,223.72, 379,831.61 and 152,727.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,223.72, 379,831.61 and 152,727.62 is: 210,776.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,223.72 : 379,831.61 = 152,727.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,223.72/379,831.61 = 152,727.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,223.72x = 379,831.61 × 152,727.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,223.72x = 58,010,775,133.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,010,775,133.27/275,223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,776.80

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