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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,017.68, 379,541.93 and 154,159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,017.68, 379,541.93 and 154,159.02 is: 212,749.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,017.68 : 379,541.93 = 154,159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,017.68/379,541.93 = 154,159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,017.68x = 379,541.93 × 154,159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,017.68x = 58,509,811,206.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,509,811,206.91/275,017.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,749.27

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