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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,424.62, 380,088.80 and 152,919

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,424.62, 380,088.80 and 152,919 is: 211,029.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,424.62 : 380,088.80 = 152,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,424.62/380,088.80 = 152,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,424.62x = 380,088.80 × 152,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,424.62x = 58,122,798,442.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,122,798,442.61/275,424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,029.79

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