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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,492.35, 380,188.96 and 152,986.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,492.35, 380,188.96 and 152,986.79 is: 211,127.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,492.35 : 380,188.96 = 152,986.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,492.35/380,188.96 = 152,986.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,492.35x = 380,188.96 × 152,986.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,492.35x = 58,163,888,583.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,163,888,583.84/275,492.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,127.06

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