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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,040, 379,555.20 and 155,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,040, 379,555.20 and 155,808 is: 215,015.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,040 : 379,555.20 = 155,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,040/379,555.20 = 155,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,040x = 379,555.20 × 155,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,040x = 59,137,736,601.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,137,736,601.60/275,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,015.04

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