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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,451.82, 380,124.24 and 152,944.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,451.82, 380,124.24 and 152,944.42 is: 211,063.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,451.82 : 380,124.24 = 152,944.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,451.82/380,124.24 = 152,944.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,451.82x = 380,124.24 × 152,944.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,451.82x = 58,137,882,102.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,137,882,102.88/275,451.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,063.71

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