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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,242.86, 379,838.34 and 152,737.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,242.86, 379,838.34 and 152,737.77 is: 210,779.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,242.86 : 379,838.34 = 152,737.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,242.86/379,838.34 = 152,737.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,242.86x = 379,838.34 × 152,737.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,242.86x = 58,015,661,012.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,015,661,012.10/275,242.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,779.89

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