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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,277.69, 379,849.10 and 154,402.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,277.69, 379,849.10 and 154,402.20 is: 213,055.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,277.69 : 379,849.10 = 154,402.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,277.69/379,849.10 = 154,402.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,277.69x = 379,849.10 × 154,402.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,277.69x = 58,649,535,936.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,649,535,936.01/275,277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,055.90

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