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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,788.41, 380,593.14 and 153,292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,788.41, 380,593.14 and 153,292.26 is: 211,546.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,788.41 : 380,593.14 = 153,292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,788.41/380,593.14 = 153,292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,788.41x = 380,593.14 × 153,292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,788.41x = 58,341,982,571.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,341,982,571.10/275,788.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,546.17

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