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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,225.33, 379,780.43 and 154,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,225.33, 379,780.43 and 154,341.60 is: 212,974.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,225.33 : 379,780.43 = 154,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,225.33/379,780.43 = 154,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,225.33x = 379,780.43 × 154,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,225.33x = 58,615,918,443.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,615,918,443.18/275,225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,974.29

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