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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,098.86, 379,631.55 and 154,239.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,098.86, 379,631.55 and 154,239.75 is: 212,848.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,098.86 : 379,631.55 = 154,239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,098.86/379,631.55 = 154,239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,098.86x = 379,631.55 × 154,239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,098.86x = 58,554,275,364.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,554,275,364.11/275,098.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,848.12

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