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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,557.67, 380,256.63 and 153,057.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,557.67, 380,256.63 and 153,057.99 is: 211,212.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,557.67 : 380,256.63 = 153,057.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,557.67/380,256.63 = 153,057.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,557.67x = 380,256.63 × 153,057.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,557.67x = 58,201,315,471.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,201,315,471.97/275,557.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,212.83

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