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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,019.60, 379,553.94 and 154,161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,019.60, 379,553.94 and 154,161.12 is: 212,757.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,019.60 : 379,553.94 = 154,161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,019.60/379,553.94 = 154,161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,019.60x = 379,553.94 × 154,161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,019.60x = 58,512,460,490.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,512,460,490.81/275,019.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,757.42

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