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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,487.42, 380,152 and 152,986.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,487.42, 380,152 and 152,986.71 is: 211,110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,487.42 : 380,152 = 152,986.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,487.42/380,152 = 152,986.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,487.42x = 380,152 × 152,986.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,487.42x = 58,158,203,779.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,158,203,779.92/275,487.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,110.20

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