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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,136.56, 379,683.96 and 154,277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,136.56, 379,683.96 and 154,277.72 is: 212,900.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,136.56 : 379,683.96 = 154,277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,136.56/379,683.96 = 154,277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,136.56x = 379,683.96 × 154,277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,136.56x = 58,576,775,669.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,576,775,669.37/275,136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,900.73

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