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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,268.95, 379,851.48 and 152,767.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,268.95, 379,851.48 and 152,767.90 is: 210,808.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,268.95 : 379,851.48 = 152,767.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,268.95/379,851.48 = 152,767.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,268.95x = 379,851.48 × 152,767.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,268.95x = 58,029,111,961.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,029,111,961.86/275,268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,808.79

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