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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,457, 380,149.48 and 152,955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,457, 380,149.48 and 152,955.70 is: 211,089.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,457 : 380,149.48 = 152,955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,457/380,149.48 = 152,955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,457x = 380,149.48 × 152,955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,457x = 58,146,029,818.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,146,029,818.04/275,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,089.32

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