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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,496.16, 380,194.23 and 152,990.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,496.16, 380,194.23 and 152,990.60 is: 211,132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,496.16 : 380,194.23 = 152,990.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,496.16/380,194.23 = 152,990.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,496.16x = 380,194.23 × 152,990.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,496.16x = 58,166,143,364.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,166,143,364.24/275,496.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,132.32

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