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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,535.20, 380,251.17 and 153,028.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,535.20, 380,251.17 and 153,028.06 is: 211,185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,535.20 : 380,251.17 = 153,028.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,535.20/380,251.17 = 153,028.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,535.20x = 380,251.17 × 153,028.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,535.20x = 58,189,098,857.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,189,098,857.83/275,535.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,185.72

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