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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,528.97, 380,224.40 and 153,014.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,528.97, 380,224.40 and 153,014.85 is: 211,157.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,528.97 : 380,224.40 = 153,014.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,528.97/380,224.40 = 153,014.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,528.97x = 380,224.40 × 153,014.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,528.97x = 58,179,978,767.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,179,978,767.27/275,528.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,157.39

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