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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,022.17, 379,554.32 and 154,186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,022.17, 379,554.32 and 154,186.78 is: 212,791.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,022.17 : 379,554.32 = 154,186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,022.17/379,554.32 = 154,186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,022.17x = 379,554.32 × 154,186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,022.17x = 58,522,258,435.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,522,258,435.89/275,022.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,791.06

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