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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,321.71, 379,921.62 and 154,446.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,321.71, 379,921.62 and 154,446.22 is: 213,123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,321.71 : 379,921.62 = 154,446.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,321.71/379,921.62 = 154,446.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,321.71x = 379,921.62 × 154,446.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,321.71x = 58,677,458,105.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,677,458,105.28/275,321.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,123.25

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