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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,232.51, 379,790.49 and 154,348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,232.51, 379,790.49 and 154,348.92 is: 212,984.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,232.51 : 379,790.49 = 154,348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,232.51/379,790.49 = 154,348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,232.51x = 379,790.49 × 154,348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,232.51x = 58,620,251,957.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,620,251,957.77/275,232.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,984.48

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