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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,012.54, 379,534.83 and 154,153.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,012.54, 379,534.83 and 154,153.85 is: 212,742.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,012.54 : 379,534.83 = 154,153.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,012.54/379,534.83 = 154,153.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,012.54x = 379,534.83 × 154,153.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,012.54x = 58,506,753,355.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,506,753,355.92/275,012.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,742.13

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